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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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ἀρνέομαι

Phoneticar-neh'-om-ahee
Transliterationarnéomai
Grammar Code
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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
28x
Most Frequent Book
Acts

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