Greek · G1215 · unreviewed

δημηγορέω

To give a speech

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δημηγορέω G1215
Pronunciation dēmēgoréō

What does δημηγορέω (dēmēgoréō) mean in the Bible?

δημηγορέω (dēmēgoréō) is a Greek word meaning "to give a speech". δημηγορέω, -ῶ (δῆμος, ἀγορεύω, to speak in the assembly), [in LXX: Pro.

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Meaning

to give a speech
Extended definition

(δῆμος, ἀγορεύω, to speak in the assembly), [in LXX: Pro.24:66 (30:31), 4Ma.5:15 * ;] to deliver an oration: Act.12:21.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
background 1
Tense
imperfect 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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