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ἐξομολογέω
exomologéō · Greek · Strong's G1843 · 10 occurrences
The KJV renders 8 different Hebrew and Greek words as “promise”
What it means
to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3670 (ὁμολογέω);
How the KJV renders it
confess, profess, promise
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“promise”
“profess”
also renders pháskō (G5335), epangéllō (G1861)
“confess”
also renders yâdâh (H3034)
Answers that weigh this word
- What does John 8:58 mean ('before Abraham was, I am')?
- What does Romans 14:5 mean about esteeming one day above another?
- Does the Bible teach predestination?
- Will everyone ultimately be saved?
- Must you confess Jesus as Lord out loud to be saved?
- Does the Bible promise physical healing to every believer?
Where it appears
10 occurrences in the Greek text.
Acts 19:18 · V-PMP-NPM
Many also of those who had believed came, confessing and declaring their deeds.
James 5:16 · V-PMM-2P
Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
Luke 10:21 · V-PMI-1S
In that same hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”
Luke 22:6 · V-AAI-3S
He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
Matthew 3:6 · V-PMP-NPM
They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Matthew 11:25 · V-PMI-1S
At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
Mark 1:5 V-PMP-NPMPhilippians 2:11 V-AMS-3SRomans 14:11 V-FMI-3SRomans 15:9 V-FMI-1S
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