G2097 εὐαγγελίζω (euangelízō) — to speak good news

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2097

to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel

KJV usage: :--declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).

Etymology: from and ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to address with good tidings, Rev. 10:7; 14:6; but elsewhere to proclaim as good tidings, to announce good tidings of, Lk. 1:19; to address with good tidings, Acts 13:32; 14:15; to address with the Gospel teaching, evangelize, Acts 16:10; Gal. 1:9; absol. to announce the good tidings of the Gospel, Lk. 4:18; 9:6; pass. to be announced as good tidings, Lk. 16:16; to be addressed with good tidings, Mt. 11:5; Lk. 7:22; Heb. 4:2

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 11:5 Luke 1:19 Luke 2:10 Luke 3:18 Luke 4:18 Luke 4:43 Luke 7:22 Luke 8:1 Luke 9:6 Luke 16:16 Luke 20:1 Acts 5:42 Acts 8:4 Acts 8:12 Acts 8:25 + 37 more →

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