Strong's Greek · G1861

ἐπαγγέλλω

epangéllō

profess, (make) promise

Definition

to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself

Derivation

from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος);

Appears 15 times in Scripture

Galatians 3:19

Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.

Acts 7:5

He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Romans 4:21

being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Hebrews 6:13

When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,

Mark 14:11

They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Timothy 6:21

which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

Titus 1:2

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Hebrews 12:26

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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