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The meaning of ἀποστοματίζω

Understanding apostomatízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

provoke to speak. - to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)

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ἀποστοματίζω

Phoneticap-os-tom-at-id'-zo
Transliterationapostomatízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

provoke to speak. - to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 11:53

And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

Word: ἀποστοματίζω (apostomatízō)

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