"to announce that with which a person is charged, or which is called for by circumstances; to carry back word, Mt. 2:8; to report, Mt. 8:33; to declare plainly, Heb. 2:12; to announce formally, 1 Jn. 1:2, 3"
Definition and meaning
to announce that with which a person is charged, or which is called for by circumstances; to carry back word, Mt. 2:8; to report, Mt. 8:33; to declare plainly, Heb. 2:12; to announce formally, 1 Jn. 1:2, 3
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀπαγγέλλω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of apangello (G518) across the King James Bible.
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.
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Common questions
Strong's G518 (apangello) is a Greek word that means: to announce that with which a person is charged, or which is called for by circumstances; to carry back word, Mt. 2:8; to report, Mt. 8:33; to declare plainly, Heb. 2:12; to announce formally, 1 Jn. 1... It appears 44 times in the King James Bible.
The word apangello (G518) appears 44 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G518 is apangello, a Greek word defined as: to announce that with which a person is charged, or which is called for by circumstances; to carry back word, Mt. 2:8; to report, Mt. 8:33; to declare. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
apangello is a Greek word found in the New Testament.