διαγγέλλω (diangellō)
diangellō
to proclaim
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb diangellō means to proclaim or announce something widely and publicly. Its core sense is to carry a message through various places or assemblies, effectively spreading the news abroad. This word emphasizes the broad reach of the declaration rather than just the act of speaking.
It appears in only three New Testament verses: Luke 9:60, Acts 21:26, and Romans 9:17. In each instance, the context involves a significant public statement or action that is made known to others. The word’s structure suggests movement and dissemination, fitting for messages intended for a wide audience.
Unlike simple announcement verbs, diangellō implies a thoroughness in communication, as if the message is being carried through different regions or groups. This makes it suitable for describing proclamations that have broad implications, such as religious teachings or public declarations of faith.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word diangellō carries a sense of wide-reaching proclamation. It is not merely whispering news to a friend, but announcing it so that it travels through communities and regions. In Luke 9:60, Jesus uses this term when calling a follower to leave behind old duties and go out to announce the Kingdom of God. This suggests that our faith is meant to be shared openly, moving from private belief into public witness.
Even in Acts 21:26, Paul publicly declares the completion of his purification rituals. Here, the word highlights transparency and integrity before others. It reminds us that our actions and commitments often speak louder than words alone. When we live honestly, we are effectively proclaiming a message to those watching our lives.
Finally, Romans 9:17 shows how God’s purposes can be proclaimed through history itself. The verse notes that God raised Pharaoh up so His name might be proclaimed across the earth. This offers comfort when life feels chaotic; even difficult circumstances can become part of a larger story where truth is made known to many.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- may be declared1×
- do declare1×
- declaring1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- διάγγελλε1×
- διαγγέλλων1×
- διαγγελῇ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 9:60
But Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce God’s Kingdom.”
This verse uses the word to define the urgent priority of announcing God's Kingdom over personal family obligations.
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Acts 21:26
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.
Here it describes Paul’s public declaration that he has fulfilled his religious duties, emphasizing visible integrity.
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Romans 9:17
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
The term highlights the global scope of God's power being made known through historical events involving Pharaoh.