Strong's Greek · G626
ἀπολογέομαι
apologéomai
answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self
Definition
to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
Derivation
middle voice from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3056 (λόγος);
Appears 10 times in Scripture
“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.”
“So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.”
““King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,”
“Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:”
“So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them”
“Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.””
“Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.”
“The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.”
“When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.”
“At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!””
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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).