ἐξαγγέλλω (exangellō)
exangellō
to proclaim
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb exangellō means to proclaim or announce something publicly. It appears in only two New Testament verses, both found in Mark 16 and 1 Peter 2:9. In these passages, it describes the act of making known God’s works or message to others.
Its root combines the prefix ex- (“out”) with angellō (“to announce”). This gives it a sense of declaring something outwardly, not just keeping it private. The word emphasizes public proclamation rather than private sharing.
In Mark 16:7, an angel instructs the women to tell the disciples and Peter about Jesus’ resurrection. In 1 Peter 2:9, believers are called a royal priesthood to declare God’s praises. Both uses highlight outward witness as a key part 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 exangellō carries the sense of carrying news outward, from a hidden place to the public square. It combines the idea of going out with the act of announcing. When you encounter this term, it reminds us that faith is not meant to be kept behind closed doors. The message we hold is intended to be shared openly with others.
In 1 Peter 2:9, believers are described as a royal priesthood whose role is to proclaim God’s praises. This is not a task reserved for clergy alone but a calling for every Christian. It invites you to speak about the goodness of God in your daily life, whether at work or with friends.
Even when fear tries to silence us, as seen in Mark 16:8, the call remains to go out and tell what we have witnessed. This word encourages a simple confidence: share what God has done for you. Let your life speak of His light and love to those around you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- you may proclaim1×
- they reported.1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐξήγγειλαν.1×
- ἐξαγγείλητε1×
Key Verses
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I Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
This verse defines the identity of believers as a royal priesthood specifically tasked with proclaiming God's excellences.
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Mark 16:8
They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.
Although the women fled in fear and said nothing here, this verse sets the stage for the command to proclaim found elsewhere in the resurrection narrative.