Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1861

Strong's G1861 · Greek

ἐπαγγέλλω

epangéllō

Number
G1861
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπαγγέλλω
Transliteration
epangéllō
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

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

KJV: profess, (make) promise

Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπαγγέλλω across 15 verses.

promised10×
professing2×
promise2×
made1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 Timothy2 verses
Titus1 verse
Hebrews4 verses
James2 verses
2 Peter1 verse
1 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1861 (epangéllō) mean?

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

How many times does G1861 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “promised.”

How is epangéllō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1861 is rendered as “promised” (10×), “professing” (2×), “promise” (2×), “made” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐπαγγέλλω come from?

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