Lexical Summary diaggelló: To proclaim thoroughly, to declare, to announce Original Word: διαγγέλλω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance declare, preach, signify. From dia and the base of aggelos; to herald thoroughly -- declare, preach, signify. see GREEK dia see GREEK aggelos HELPS Word-studies 1229 diaggéllō (from 1223 /diá, "all the way through, thoroughly," which intensifies aggellō, "declare") – properly, thoroughly declare (publically herald); fully announce, "declaring far and wide," i.e. widely (profusely) proclaiming. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and aggelló Definition to publish abroad, proclaim NASB Translation giving notice (1), proclaim everywhere (1), proclaimed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1229: διαγγέλλωδιαγγέλλω; 2 aorist passive διηγγελην; from Pindar down; to carry a message through, announce everywhere, through places, through assemblies of men, etc.; to publish abroad, declare, (see διά, C. 8): τί, Luke 9:60; Acts 21:26 (διαγγέλλων, namely, to all who were in the temple and were knowing to the affair); with the addition ἐν πάσῃ τῇ γῆ, Romans 9:17 from Exodus 9:16. (Leviticus 25:9; Joshua 6:10; Psalm 2:7; (Psalm 58:13 Topical Lexicon Meaning and Nuance διαγγέλλω carries the idea of announcing or proclaiming something so thoroughly that the message spreads everywhere it needs to go. The prefix διά underscores range and completeness: a proclamation that penetrates “through and through,” leaving no quarter untouched. Occurrences in the New Testament Luke 9:60—Jesus commands a would-be disciple, “But you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Here διαγγέλλω frames the gospel as an urgent, comprehensive assignment that outweighs even the most sacred family obligations. Acts 21:26—Paul “went into the temple to give notice of the completion of the days of purification.” The verb marks a formal public announcement that embodied Paul’s desire to live “in good conscience” toward both Jewish law and Gentile believers. Romans 9:17—Paul cites Exodus: “I raised you up … so that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” God Himself stands behind the διαγγέλλω, ensuring that His own acts are heralded worldwide. Connection with the Old Testament Although διαγγέλλω is not the LXX verb in Exodus 9:16, Paul’s Spirit-guided wording highlights the missional thrust already implicit in the Hebrew text. Pharaoh’s downfall would become a broadcast platform for God’s glory, foreshadowing the global proclamation of the gospel. Historical Background In the Greco-Roman world a herald (κήρυξ) carried royal decrees across city-states. By choosing διαγγέλλω, Scripture evokes that civic image while intensifying it: the King of kings issues a message that must cross every border. The word therefore suggests both authority and wide distribution—an edict that cannot be silenced. Ministry Insights 1. Urgency—Luke 9:60 warns disciples against postponing kingdom work. Relationship to Related Terms • κηρύσσω stresses the act of heralding. Practical Application Believers are called to make God’s works unmistakably public: in speech (evangelism, preaching), in action (transparent obedience), and in testimony (telling how God’s power has operated in one’s life). The word cautions against localized or half-hearted witness; the aim is fullness of spread. Summary διαγγέλλω, though rare, portrays the sweeping proclamation God expects and supplies. Whether commanding a disciple, governing a missionary’s integrity, or overruling a pagan monarch, the Lord orchestrates circumstances so that His name will be “proclaimed in all the earth.” Forms and Transliterations διαγγείλη διαγγελείτε διαγγελη διαγγελή διαγγελῇ διαγγελήσονται διαγγελλε διάγγελλε διαγγελλων διαγγέλλων διαγγέλματα diangele diangelē diangelêi diangelē̂i diangelle diángelle diangellon diangellōn diangéllon diangéllōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 9:60 V-PMA-2SGRK: δὲ ἀπελθὼν διάγγελλε τὴν βασιλείαν NAS: but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom KJV: go thou and preach the kingdom of God. INT: however having gone forth declare the kingdom Acts 21:26 V-PPA-NMS Romans 9:17 V-ASP-3S Strong's Greek 1229 |
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