Greek · G3852 · unreviewed

παραγγελία

A mandate

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παραγγελία G3852
Pronunciation parangelía

What does παραγγελία (parangelía) mean in the Bible?

παραγγελία (parangelía) is a Greek word meaning "a mandate". παρ-αγγελία, -ας, ἡ (παραγγέλλω), an instruction, charge, com­mand: Act. Timothy’s ministry is framed as a sacred trust, reinforcing accountability and seriousness. This term runs through the canonical themes of Faith.

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Meaning

a mandate
Extended definition

Authoritative instruction or charge given by one in command; military order sense preserved in NT usage.

(παραγγέλλω), an instruction, charge, com­mand: Act.5:28 16:24, 1Th.4:2, 1Ti.1:5 1:18. (In Xen., Polyb., of a military order.)

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Timothy’s ministry is framed as a sacred trust, reinforcing accountability and seriousness. 1 Timothy 1:18-20
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 1:5
Dative · Singular · Feminine Acts 5:28
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Acts 16:24 · 1 Tim 1:18
Accusative · Plural · Feminine 1 Thess 4:2
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences

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