In the biblical context, the concept of "announces" is closely tied to the act of proclaiming, declaring, or making known God's will, messages, or events. This term is often associated with the role of prophets, angels, and even Jesus Christ Himself, who serve as divine messengers to communicate God's plans and purposes to humanity.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the act of announcing is frequently linked to the prophets, who were chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people of Israel. For instance, the prophet Isaiah is known for announcing the coming of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6 states, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Here, Isaiah announces the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior.

The role of announcing is also evident in the account of Jonah, who was commanded by God to announce judgment upon the city of Nineveh. Jonah 3:2 records God's instruction: "Arise, go to the great city of Nineveh, and proclaim to it the message that I give you." Jonah's announcement led to the repentance of the Ninevites, demonstrating the power and importance of divine announcements.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the act of announcing takes on a heightened significance with the arrival of Jesus Christ. The angel Gabriel is a key figure in announcing the birth of Jesus to Mary. Luke 1:31 records Gabriel's words: "Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus." This announcement marks the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant.

Jesus Himself is a central figure in announcing the Kingdom of God. Throughout His ministry, He proclaimed the good news of salvation and the coming of God's Kingdom. In Mark 1:15 , Jesus announces, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel." His announcements were not only declarations of truth but also calls to action, urging people to repent and believe.

The apostles continued this tradition of announcing after Jesus' ascension. The Book of Acts records numerous instances where the apostles announced the resurrection of Jesus and the offer of salvation through Him. Acts 2:36 captures Peter's announcement on the day of Pentecost: "Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Theological Significance

The act of announcing in the Bible is deeply theological, as it often involves the revelation of God's will and the unfolding of His redemptive plan. Announcements serve as a means by which God communicates His intentions, warnings, and promises to humanity. They are pivotal moments that can lead to transformation, repentance, and salvation.

In a broader sense, the concept of announcing underscores the importance of communication in the divine-human relationship. It highlights God's desire to be known and understood by His creation, and His willingness to engage with humanity through chosen messengers. Whether through prophets, angels, or His Son, God's announcements are integral to His interaction with the world and His unfolding plan of redemption.1860. epaggelia -- a summons, a promise
... 1860 (a feminine noun comprised of 1909 , "appropriately " and , "announce") --
a which literally "announces what is fitting" (apt, appropriate). ...
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2097. euaggelizo -- to announce good news
... good news). In the NT, 2097 () refers to sharing the -- literally, "" that
announces of "the good news" (the Lord's ). Word Origin ...
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4536. salpigx -- a trumpet
... sound of a trumpet. 4536 -- "properly, a -trumpet" (, 797) that boldly
announces God's (the vanquishing of His enemies). In the OT ...
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8085. shama -- to hear
... root Definition to hear NASB Word Usage announce (2), announced (3), announces
(3), completely (1), comprehends (1), diligently (1), discern (1), disregarded ...
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Jesus Announces his Departure.
... VIII. JESUS ANNOUNCES HIS DEPARTURE. "When therefore he was gone out, Jesus
saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified ...
/.../viii jesus announces his departure.htm

But Let us Look at what Celsus Next with Great Ostentation ...
... Chapter XIV. But let us look at what Celsus next with great ostentation
announces in the following? But let us look at what Celsus ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter xiv but let us.htm

Of the Various Ways in which Christ is the Logos.
... as to be worthy of God, so His heart is to be understood of His rational power,
by which He disposes all things, and His word of that which announces what is ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/42 of the various ways.htm

And Indeed that Christ was not Only Man, but God Also; that Even ...
... never hold the perfect truth. For Scripture as much announces Christ as also
God, as it announces God Himself as man. It has as much ...
/.../chapter xi and indeed that christ.htm

Epistle Liii. To Cornelius, Concerning Granting Peace to the ...
... Argument."Cyprian Announces This Decree of the Bishops in the Name of the Whole
Synod to Father Cornelius; And Therefore This Letter is Not So Much the ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle liii to cornelius concerning.htm

Defense of Eusebius Pamphilus.
... For behold he who confirms the thunder, creates the Spirit, and announces his Christ
unto men": ...has not used the word "he who creates" in the sense of makes ...
/.../chapter xxi defense of eusebius pamphilus.htm

Jeremiah
... v.18 with 2 Kings 24:8), the utter and incurable corruption of the people is
symbolically indicated to Jeremiah, who announces the speedy fall of the throne ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/jeremiah.htm

The Character of Its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of ...
... It announces that He is inflexibly just in all His dealings so that He can by "no
means clear the guilty" (Num.14:18); that all will be judged "according to ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter four the character of.htm

That the Logos is One, not Many. Of the Word, Faithful and True ...
... But if truth is one and wisdom one, then Reason (Logos) also, which announces truth
and makes truth simple and manifest to those who are fitted to receive it ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/4 that the logos is.htm

Texts Explained; Secondly, Psalm Xlv. 7, 8 Whether the Words ...
... is everlasting King, and exists as Radiance and Expression [2105] of the Father,
therefore fitly is He the expected Christ, whom the Father announces to mankind ...
/.../chapter xii texts explained secondly psalm.htm

Announces (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Announces (5 Occurrences). Galatians 1:23 only
they were hearing that he who persecuted us formerly now ...
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Announcer (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who announces. Multi-Version Concordance
Announcer (3 Occurrences). Acts 17:18 But some also of ...
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Gospel (108 Occurrences)
... But the word "gospel" now has a peculiar use, and describes primarily the message
which Christianity announces. "Good news" is its significance. ...
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Revelation (52 Occurrences)
... The religion of the Bible, thus announces itself, not as the product of men's search
after God, if haply they may feel after Him and find Him, but as the ...
/r/revelation.htm - 89k

Kir (11 Occurrences)
... In Amos 1:5 the prophet announces that the people of Syria (Aram) shall go into
captivity unto Kir, and in 9:7 it is again referred to as the place whence the ...
/k/kir.htm - 17k

Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)
... This error is corrected (2:1-12), and the apostle prophetically announces what
first must take place. "The apostasy" was first to arise. ...
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Ravaged (11 Occurrences)
... (WEB DBY). Galatians 1:23 only they were hearing that he who persecuted us formerly
now announces the glad tidings of the faith which formerly he ravaged: (DBY) ...
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Evangelist (2 Occurrences)
... e-van'-jel-ist: This is a form of the word ordinarily translated "gospel" (euaggelion),
except that here it designates one who announces that gospel to others ...
/e/evangelist.htm - 23k

Morning (264 Occurrences)
... "The first rays of the morning sun, by which it announces its appearance before
being itself visible, are compared to the fork-like antlers of a stag; and this ...
/m/morning.htm - 44k

Premillennial
... In two parables He explicitly announces the general character and the consummation
of the gospel age, and these we are briefly to examine. ...
/p/premillennial.htm - 23k

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