Lexicon epaggelma: Promise, profession Original Word: ἐπάγγελμα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance promise. From epaggello; a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) -- promise. see GREEK epaggello 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπαγγέλλομαι (epangellomai), meaning "to announce" or "to promise."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of ἐπάγγελμα can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey the idea of a promise or covenant. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include: Usage: The term ἐπάγγελμα is used in the New Testament to refer to a promise, particularly in the context of divine promises made by God to His people. Context: The Greek term ἐπάγγελμα appears in the New Testament as a noun that signifies a promise or pledge. It is closely related to the concept of divine assurance, often highlighting the faithfulness and reliability of God's word. In the New Testament, the term is used to underscore the certainty and trustworthiness of God's promises to believers. The promises of God are central to the Christian faith, providing hope and assurance of salvation, eternal life, and the fulfillment of God's covenantal relationship with His people. 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 |