Strong's Lexicon démégoreó: To address a public assembly, to make a public speech Original Word: δημηγορέω Word Origin: From δῆμος (démos, meaning "people") and ἀγορεύω (agoreuó, meaning "to speak in public") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for δημηγορέω, the concept of public speaking can be related to Hebrew terms like נָבָא (naba, meaning "to prophesy") and דָּבַר (dabar, meaning "to speak"), which are used in contexts of delivering messages from God or addressing the people. Usage: The verb δημηγορέω refers to the act of speaking publicly, particularly in the context of addressing a crowd or assembly. It implies delivering a speech or oration, often with the intent to persuade or inform the audience. In the New Testament, this term is used to describe the act of public speaking, especially in contexts where the speaker is addressing a large group of people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, public speaking was a highly valued skill, especially in democratic city-states like Athens where citizens participated in decision-making processes. Orators played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and policy. The ability to speak effectively in public was considered an essential attribute for leaders and politicians. This cultural emphasis on rhetoric and public discourse is reflected in the New Testament, where public speaking is often associated with teaching, preaching, and spreading the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom démégoros (popular orator); from démos and agoreuó (to speak in the assembly, harangue) Definition to deliver a public address NASB Translation delivering an address (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1215: δημηγορέωδημηγορέω, 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), Acts 12:21. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, others. Proverbs 30:31 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make an oration. From a compound of demos and agora; to be a people-gatherer, i.e. To address a public assembly -- make an oration. see GREEK demos see GREEK agora Forms and Transliterations δημηγορήσαι δημηγορών εδημηγορει εδημηγόρει ἐδημηγόρει edemegorei edemegórei edēmēgorei edēmēgóreiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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