"to agree, bind one’s self, promise, Lk. 22:6; mid. to confess, Mt. 3:6; to profess openly, Phil. 2:11; Rev. 3:5; to make open avowal of benefits; to praise, celebrate, Mt. 11:25; Lk. 10:21"
Definition and meaning
to agree, bind one’s self, promise, Lk. 22:6; mid. to confess, Mt. 3:6; to profess openly, Phil. 2:11; Rev. 3:5; to make open avowal of benefits; to praise, celebrate, Mt. 11:25; Lk. 10:21
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐξομολογέομαι
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 exomologeomai (G1843) across the King James Bible.
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.
For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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Common questions
Strong's G1843 (exomologeomai) is a Greek word that means: to agree, bind one’s self, promise, Lk. 22:6; mid. to confess, Mt. 3:6; to profess openly, Phil. 2:11; Rev. 3:5; to make open avowal of benefits; to praise, celebrate, Mt. 11:25; Lk. 10:21 It appears 11 times in the King James Bible.
The word exomologeomai (G1843) appears 11 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1843 is exomologeomai, a Greek word defined as: to agree, bind one’s self, promise, Lk. 22:6; mid. to confess, Mt. 3:6; to profess openly, Phil. 2:11; Rev. 3:5; to make open avowal of benefits; to p. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
exomologeomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.