Strong's G1862 · Greek
ἐπάγγελμα
epaggelma · /ep-ang'-el-mah/
Definition
from 1861; a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good):--promise.
KJV: promise
Root / derivation: from 1861
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπάγγελμα across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Peter2 verses
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 3:13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1862 (epaggelma) mean?
from 1861; a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good):--promise.
How many times does G1862 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1862 (ἐπάγγελμα) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “promise.”
How is epaggelma translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1862 is rendered as “promise” (1×), “promises” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπάγγελμα come from?
from 1861