◄ 627. apologia ►
Strong's Lexicon apologia: Defense, Answer, Apology Original Word: ἀπολογία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apologia Pronunciation: ah-po-lo-GEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ol-og-ee'-ah) Definition: a verbal defense (particularly in a law court). Meaning: A verbal defense, a speech in defense, a reasoned statement or argument. Word Origin: Derived from ἀπολογέομαι (apologeomai), which means "to defend oneself" or "to speak in defense." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπολογία, the concept of a verbal defense or justification can be related to Hebrew terms such as רִיב (riyb, Strong's H7378), which means "to contend" or "to plead," and תּוֹכֵחָה (tokhechah, Strong's H8433), meaning "rebuke" or "reproof." These terms capture the essence of making a case or defending a position, similar to the Greek concept of ἀπολογία. Usage: The term ἀπολογία is used in the New Testament to refer to a formal defense or justification of one's actions, beliefs, or teachings. It is often associated with the act of defending the Christian faith or one's conduct in the face of accusations or misunderstandings. Context: The term ἀπολογία appears in several key passages in the New Testament, where it is used to describe the act of defending the Christian faith or one's personal conduct. In Acts 22:1, Paul uses the term when addressing the crowd in Jerusalem, providing a defense of his actions and conversion: "Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you." Similarly, in Philippians 1:7, Paul speaks of his role in defending and confirming the gospel: "It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me." The concept of ἀπολογία is central to the Christian calling to be prepared to give a reasoned explanation for one's faith, as seen in 1 Peter 3:15: "But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect." This passage highlights the importance of being ready to articulate one's beliefs clearly and respectfully, emphasizing the need for both knowledge and humility in the act of apologetics. The use of ἀπολογία in the New Testament underscores the early Christians' need to articulate and defend their faith in a world that was often hostile or indifferent to their message. It reflects the broader biblical theme of standing firm in one's convictions and being able to communicate the truth of the gospel effectively. HELPS Word-studies 627 apología (from 575 /apó, "from" and 3056 /lógos, "intelligent reasoning") – properly, a well-reasoned reply; a thought-out response to adequately address the issue(s) that is raised. 627 /apología ("reasoned defense") is the term for making a legal defense in an ancient court. Today 627 /apología ("biblical apologetics") is used for supplying evidences for the Christian faith. [An "apology" in classical times had nothing to do with saying, "I'm sorry," but rather was a reasoned argument (defense) that presented evidence (supplied compelling proof).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from apologeomai Definition a speech in defense NASB Translation defense (7), vindication (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 627: ἀπολογία ἀπολογία, ἀπολογίας, ἡ (see ἀπολογέομαι), verbal defense, speech in defense: Acts 25:16; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 17 (16); 2 Timothy 4:16; with a dative of the person who is to hear the defense, to whom one labors to excuse or to make good his cause: 1 Corinthians 9:3; 1 Peter 3:15; in the same sense, ἡ ἀπολογία ἡ πρός τινα, Acts 22:1 (Xenophon, mem. 4, 8, 5). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance answer for oneself, clearing of self, defense. From the same as apologeomai; a plea ("apology") -- answer (for self), clearing of self, defence. see GREEK apologeomai Forms and Transliterations απολογια απολογία ἀπολογία ἀπολογίᾳ απολογιαν απολογίαν ἀπολογίαν απολογιας απολογίας ἀπολογίας απόλοιπα απόλοιπον απολοίπου απολοίπων apologia apología apologíāi apologian apologían apologias apologías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 22:1 N-GFS GRK: ὑμᾶς νυνὶ ἀπολογίας NAS: hear my defense which I now KJV: my defence [which I make] now INT: you now defense Acts 25:16 N-GFS GRK: τόπον τε ἀπολογίας λάβοι περὶ NAS: an opportunity to make his defense against KJV: licence to answer for himself concerning INT: opportunity and of defense he may get concerning 1 Corinthians 9:3 N-NFS GRK: Ἡ ἐμὴ ἀπολογία τοῖς ἐμὲ NAS: My defense to those who examine KJV: Mine answer to them that do examine me INT: my defense to those me 2 Corinthians 7:11 N-AFS GRK: σπουδήν ἀλλὰ ἀπολογίαν ἀλλὰ ἀγανάκτησιν NAS: in you: what vindication of yourselves, what KJV: yea, [what] clearing of yourselves, yea, INT: earnestness but [what] defense but anger Philippians 1:7 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἀπολογίᾳ καὶ βεβαιώσει NAS: in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation KJV: and in the defence and INT: in the defense and confirmation Philippians 1:16 N-AFS GRK: ὅτι εἰς ἀπολογίαν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου NAS: that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; INT: that for defense of the gospel 2 Timothy 4:16 N-DFS GRK: πρώτῃ μου ἀπολογίᾳ οὐδείς μοι NAS: At my first defense no one supported KJV: my first answer no man stood INT: first of me defense no one me 1 Peter 3:15 N-AFS GRK: ἀεὶ πρὸς ἀπολογίαν παντὶ τῷ NAS: [being] ready to make a defense to everyone KJV: to [give] an answer to every man INT: [be] always for a defense to everyone Strong's Greek 627 8 Occurrences ἀπολογία — 3 Occ. ἀπολογίαν — 3 Occ. ἀπολογίας — 2 Occ.