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Lexicon :: Strong's G627 - apologia

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ἀπολογία
Transliteration
apologia (Key)
Pronunciation
ap-ol-og-ee'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἀπολογία apología, ap-ol-og-ee'-ah; from the same as G626; a plea ("apology"):—answer (for self), clearing of self, defence.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G627 in the following manner: defence (3x), answer (3x), answer for (one's) self (1x), clearing of (one's) self (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G627 in the following manner: defence (3x), answer (3x), answer for (one's) self (1x), clearing of (one's) self (1x).

  1. verbal defence, speech in defence

  2. a reasoned statement or argument

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀπολογία apología, ap-ol-og-ee'-ah; from the same as G626; a plea ("apology"):—answer (for self), clearing of self, defence.
STRONGS G627:
ἀπολογία, -ας, ἡ, (see ἀπολογέομαι), verbal defense, speech in defense: Acts 25:16; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 17 (Philippians 1:16); 2 Timothy 4:16; with a dative of the person who is to hear the defence, 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 ἀπολ. ἡ πρός τινα, Acts 22:1 (Xenophon, mem. 4, 8, 5).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
22:1; 25:16
1 Corinthians
9:3
2 Corinthians
7:11
Philippians
1:7; 1:16; 1:17
2 Timothy
4:16
1 Peter
3:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G627 matches the Greek ἀπολογία (apologia),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 22:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 22:1 - “Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 25:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 25:16 - I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:3 - This is my answer to those who question my authority.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:11 - Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you! Such earnestness, such concern to clear yourselves, such indignation, such alarm, such longing to see me, such zeal, and such a readiness to punish wrong. You showed that you have done everything necessary to make things right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:7 - So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:16 - They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:16 - The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:15 - Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
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