ἐρεύγομαι (ereugomai)
ereugomai
to utter/proclaim
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb ereugomai describes a forceful act of speaking, literally meaning to spit out or bellow. In classical Greek it referred to oxen roaring, but in biblical usage it takes on the sense of pouring forth words with intensity. It is not a gentle whisper; it implies an urgent, perhaps even violent, discharge of speech.
This word appears only once in the New Testament, in Matthew 13:35. Here it translates a prophecy about revealing things "hidden since the creation of the world." The image suggests that truth, though concealed, is now being forcefully expelled into the open, much like a river bursting its banks or an animal letting out a loud cry.
Its rarity highlights the specific weight Matthew assigns to this moment. By choosing a word associated with roaring or spitting, the text emphasizes the sudden and undeniable nature of Jesus’ revelation. It marks a shift from silence to a proclamation that cannot be contained.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word ereugomai carries a raw, physical intensity, evoking images of roaring or forceful expulsion rather than gentle speech. In Matthew 13:35, it describes how Jesus reveals truths that were hidden since the creation of the world. This is not a quiet whisper but a powerful declaration that breaks through silence and obscurity.
For your faith, this reminds us that God’s truth is not always subtle. When He chooses to speak, it comes with undeniable force and clarity. You can trust that when Scripture reveals something profound, it is meant to be heard clearly and understood deeply. The intensity of the word shows how important these revelations are for our lives today.
Even in moments when life feels confusing or hidden, you can find hope in knowing that God’s truth will eventually come to light. It may not always happen gently, but it will happen powerfully. This assurance encourages us to listen closely and remain open to what He is saying through His Word.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- I will utter [things]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐρεύξομαι1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 13:35
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.”
This verse uses ereugomai to emphasize the sudden, forceful revelation of truths hidden since creation, marking a shift from silence to undeniable proclamation.