Lexical Summary kataggelló: To proclaim, to declare, to announce Original Word: καταγγέλλω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance declare, preach, proclaimFrom kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate -- declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach. see GREEK kata see GREEK aggelos HELPS Word-studies 2605 kataggéllō (from 2596 /katá, "according to, down to a point," intensifying aggellō, "declare, announce") – properly, exactly, decisively announce; to herald (proclaim) a message in a definite (binding) way. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and aggelló Definition to proclaim NASB Translation announced (1), proclaim (7), proclaimed (5), proclaiming (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2605: καταγγέλλωκαταγγέλλω; imperfect κατήγγελλον; 1 aorist κατηγγειλα; passive, present καταγγέλλομαι; 2 aorist κατηγγελην; to announce, declare, promulgate, make known; to proclaim publicly, publish: τόν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, Acts 13:5; Acts 15:36; passive Acts 17:13; ἔθη, Acts 16:21; τό εὐαγγέλιον, 1 Corinthians 9:14; τήν ἀνάστασιν τήν ἐκ νεκρῶν, Acts 4:2; τάς ἡμέρας ταύτας, Acts 3:24 G L T Tr WH; Θεόν (others ὁ), Acts 17:23; Ἰησοῦν, Acts 17:3; Christ, Philippians 1:16 (17),18; Colossians 1:28; τίνι τί, Acts 13:38; Acts 16:17; 1 Corinthians 2:1; with the included idea of celebrating, commending, openly praising (Latinpraedicare): τί, Romans 1:8 (A. V. is spoken of); 1 Corinthians 11:26. (Occasionally in Greek writings from Xenophon, an. 2, 5, 38 where it means to denounce, report, betray; twice in the O. T. viz. 2 Macc. 8:36 2Macc. 9:17. (Cf. Westcott on 1 John 1:5.)) (Compare: προκαταγγέλλω.) Topical Lexicon Root Idea and Semantic Nuances Καταγγέλλω expresses a forceful, public declaration. The prefixed preposition intensifies the idea: the message is to be sounded out thoroughly and widely, leaving hearers without excuse. Distribution in the New Testament Acts: 3:24; 4:2; 13:5, 38; 15:36; 16:17, 21; 17:3, 23; 17:13; 26:23 Pauline Letters: Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:1; 9:14; 11:26; Colossians 1:28; Philippians 1:17-18 Twelve occurrences in Acts emphasize missionary expansion; the six epistolary uses show how proclamation permeates settled church life. Jerusalem Beginnings • Acts 3:24 unites Old Testament prophecy with apostolic witness: “all the prophets… have proclaimed these days”. Missionary Proclamation in Acts • Acts 13:5, 38: The Cyprus synagogue witness widens into an offer of “forgiveness of sins.” Pauline Epistles: Theology and Pastoral Practice • Romans 1:8: Faith lived out in Rome “is being proclaimed all over the world,” showing deeds are preachable material. Relationship to Other Gospel Verbs Euangelizomai highlights good-news content; kērussō stresses the authoritative herald; katangellō underscores thorough, public dissemination. Together they depict full-orbed gospel ministry. Liturgical Significance Each communion service in 1 Corinthians 11:26 is a living sermon. Regular observance ensures that the cross remains central and that every congregation fulfills its proclaiming mandate. Missional Lessons 1. Proclamation adapts settings without altering substance (synagogue, marketplace, courtroom). Historical Backdrop In Greco-Roman society the verb described official reporting. The apostles appropriated common civic language to announce God’s royal decree—salvation through the crucified and risen Christ—establishing the gospel as public truth. Practical Application • Speak the gospel clearly and courageously. Summary Strong’s Greek 2605 presents the church as a proclaiming community. From prophetic anticipation to eschatological hope, καταγγέλλω binds together Scripture, mission, and worship, urging every believer to declare with clarity and conviction: “Jesus is Lord,” and forgiveness of sins is offered in His name. Forms and Transliterations καταγγελλειν καταγγέλλειν καταγγελλεται καταγγέλλεται καταγγελλετε καταγγέλλετε καταγγελλομεν καταγγέλλομεν καταγγελλουσιν καταγγέλλουσιν καταγγελλω καταγγέλλω καταγγελλων καταγγέλλων κατηγγειλαμεν κατηγγείλαμεν κατηγγειλαν κατήγγειλαν κατηγγελη κατηγγέλη κατηγγελλον κατήγγελλον katangellein katangéllein katangelletai katangélletai katangellete katangéllete katangello katangellō katangéllo katangéllō katangellomen katangéllomen katangellon katangellōn katangéllon katangéllōn katangellousin katangéllousin katengeilamen katengeílamen katēngeilamen katēngeílamen katengeilan katēngeilan katḗngeilan katengele katengéle katēngelē katēngélē katengellon katēngellon katḗngellonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 3:24 V-AIA-3PGRK: ἐλάλησαν καὶ κατήγγειλαν τὰς ἡμέρας NAS: also announced these INT: spoke also proclaimed the days Acts 4:2 V-PNA Acts 13:5 V-IIA-3P Acts 13:38 V-PIM/P-3S Acts 15:36 V-AIA-1P Acts 16:17 V-PIA-3P Acts 16:21 V-PIA-3P Acts 17:3 V-PIA-1S Acts 17:13 V-AIP-3S Acts 17:23 V-PIA-1S Acts 26:23 V-PNA Romans 1:8 V-PIM/P-3S 1 Corinthians 2:1 V-PPA-NMS 1 Corinthians 9:14 V-PPA-DMP 1 Corinthians 11:26 V-PIA-2P Philippians 1:17 V-PIA-3P Philippians 1:18 V-PIM/P-3S Colossians 1:28 V-PIA-1P Strong's Greek 2605 |
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