Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀρνέομαι”
Understanding arnéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
deny, refuse. - to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀρνέομαι
Phoneticar-neh'-om-ahee
Transliterationarnéomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deny, refuse. - to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
28 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:70 | “But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.” Word: ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai) | |
| Luke 12:9 | “But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.” Word: ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai) | |
| Acts 4:16 | “Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.” Word: ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:13 | “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.” Word: ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai) | |
| Hebrews 11:24 | “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;” Word: ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai) |