Strong's Lexicon epaggelma: Promise, profession Original Word: ἐπάγγελμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπαγγέλλομαι (epaggellomai), meaning "to announce" or "to promise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of promise is דָּבָר (dabar, Strong's H1697), which can mean "word" or "promise," and בְּרִית (berith, Strong's H1285), meaning "covenant." Usage: The term "epaggelma" refers to a promise or a profession, often implying a commitment or assurance given by one party to another. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the promises of God, particularly those related to salvation and eternal life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, promises and professions were significant in both legal and social contexts. A promise was considered binding and carried a sense of moral obligation. In the Jewish tradition, the concept of divine promises was central, with God's covenants with Israel being foundational to their faith and identity. The New Testament writers, particularly in the context of the early Christian church, emphasized the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1862 epággelma (a neuter noun) – promise. 1862 (epággelma) focuses on the result(s) of God's promise – note the -ma suffix. See 1860 (epaggelia). ["In Classical Greek, 1862 /epággelma ("promises") are "voluntarily or spontaneously made," as opposed to hypos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epaggellomai Definition a promise NASB Translation promise (1), promises (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1862: ἐπάγγελμαἐπάγγελμα, ἐπαγγελματος, τό (ἐπαγγέλλω), a promise: 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Peter 3:13. (Demosthenes, Isocrates, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance promise. From epaggello; a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) -- promise. see GREEK epaggello Forms and Transliterations επαγγελμα επάγγελμα ἐπάγγελμα επαγγελματα επαγγέλματα ἐπαγγέλματα epangelma epángelma epangelmata epangélmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 1:4 N-NNPGRK: μέγιστα ἡμῖν ἐπαγγέλματα δεδώρηται ἵνα NAS: and magnificent promises, so KJV: and precious promises: that by INT: greatest to us promises he has given that 2 Peter 3:13 N-ANS Strong's Greek 1862 |
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