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διαγγέλλω

diangéllō

G1229 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To announce widely, make known publicly, proclaim with emphasis. In Koine Greek, διαγγέλλω primarily means to disseminate information broadly, whether by verbal proclamation or written notice, especially matters of significance or urgency. The sense can refer to both secular and religious announcements.

Semantic Range

to announce publicly, to make known broadly, to proclaim with emphasis, to publish, to declare, to spread news, to herald

Root / Etymology

From διά (through, across, thoroughly) and the root ἀγγελ- (to announce, to bring a message), related to ἄγγελος (messenger, envoy). The prefix intensifies the sense to indicate doing something thoroughly or widely.

Historical & Contextual Notes

διαγγέλλω is rare in both classical and Koine Greek, more commonly attested in Hellenistic and early Christian literature, including the Septuagint and select New Testament passages. The term, built from a familiar root meaning 'message' or 'announcement,' intensifies the idea: not merely to announce, but to declare prominently or with public visibility. In the Septuagint, it often denotes the public declaration of significant events (such as royal decrees, victories, or divine acts). In the New Testament, διαγγέλλω retains its sense of broad proclamation, used especially of spreading news connected to Jesus or divine acts. The English 'preach' captures part of its semantic range but can be misleading if narrowed only to formal religious speech; 'announce publicly' or 'proclaim widely' better reflect the full range. Standard translations often under-represent its sense of breadth and emphasis.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διά and the base of ἄγγελος; to herald thoroughly:--declare, preach, signify.

Root Family

διαγγέλλω (diangellō) — announce, proclaim, report

Root ἀγγελ- to announce, to proclaim, to report

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G1229-02 διάγγελλε diaggelle V PRS ACT IMP 2P SG proclaim proclaim widely proclaim widely 1
G1229-03 διαγγέλλων diaggellon V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG declaring proclaiming widely proclaiming widely 1
G1229-01 διαγγελῇ diaggele V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG might be declared may be widely proclaimed may be widely proclaimed 1

Occurrences in Scripture

3 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G1229-02 Luke 9:60 διάγγελλε diaggelle V PRS ACT IMP 2P SG proclaim proclaim widely proclaim widely
G1229-03 Acts 21:26 διαγγέλλων diaggellon V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG declaring proclaiming widely proclaiming widely
G1229-01 Romans 9:17 διαγγελῇ diaggele V AOR PASS SUBJ 3P SG might be declared may be widely proclaimed may be widely proclaimed
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