Strong's Lexicon

G1215

G1215 — δημηγορέω

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekdemegoreoverbOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1215
Word:δημηγορέω
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:from a compound of G1218 and G58
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:demegoreo
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:day-may-gor-eh'-o
Meaning:1. to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly
KJV Renderings:make an oration

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

δημηγορέω, δημηγόρω: (imperfect ἐδημηγορουν); (to be a δημηγόρος, from δῆμος and ἀγορεύω, to harangue the people); to address a public assembly, make a speech to the people: ἐδημηγόρει πρός αὐτούς (A. V. made an oration), Act 12:21. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, others. Pro 30:31 (); 4Ma 5:15.)

Englishman's Greek Concordance

δημηγορέω (make an oration)

Acts 12:21

KJV: And upon a set day Herod arrayed in royal apparel sat upon his throne and made an oration unto them
GK: τακτή δε ημέρα ο Ηρώδης ενδυσάμενος εσθήτα βασιλικήν και καθίσας επί του βήματος εδημηγόρει προς αυτούς
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