"to address a public assembly, to deliver a public oration, Acts 12:21*"
Definition and meaning
to address a public assembly, to deliver a public oration, Acts 12:21*
In the original Greek the word is written: δημηγορέω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
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 demegoreo (G1215) across the King James Bible.
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
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Common questions
Strong's G1215 (demegoreo) is a Greek word that means: to address a public assembly, to deliver a public oration, Acts 12:21* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word demegoreo (G1215) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1215 is demegoreo, a Greek word defined as: to address a public assembly, to deliver a public oration, Acts 12:21*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
demegoreo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.