G627Noun, feminine8 times in the New Testament (critical text)Where it occurs
Translated as
In the text
- Acts 22:1ἀπολογίας
“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
- 1 Corinthians 9:3ἀπολογία
This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
- 2 Corinthians 7:11ἀπολογίαν
Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
- Philippians 1:7ἀπολογίᾳ
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- 2 Timothy 4:16ἀπολογίᾳ
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
- 1 Peter 3:15ἀπολογίαν
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Abbott-Smith
(ἀπολογέομαι), [in LXX: Wis.6:10 * ;]
a speech in defence: Act.25:16, 2Co.7:11, Php.1:7, 16, 2Ti.4:16; with dative of person(s), 1Co.9:3, 1Pe.3:15; before πρός, Act.22:1.†
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Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.