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Strong's G1215 δημηγορέω (demegoreo)

Demegoreo means “make an oration” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1215 — betsa (“plunder”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1215
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1215 Quick Answer

Strong's G1215 δημηγορέω (demegoreo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. demegoreo (day-may-gor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly [from a compound of G1218 and G58] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include oration. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
demegoreo (day-may-gor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly [from a compound of G1218 and G58]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
oration

Meaning and Definition

demegoreo (day-may-gor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly [from a compound of G1218 and G58] KJV: make an oration Root(s): G1218, G58

Original Word
δημηγορέω
Transliteration
demegoreo
Derivation
Root: ἀγορά R1: 1218 R2: 58
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1215. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to give a speech

Usage: δημηγορέω, -ῶ (δῆμος, ἀγορεύω, to speak in the assembly), [in LXX: Pro.24:66 (30:31), 4Ma.5:15 * ;] to deliver an oration: Act.12:21.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1215 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render demegoreo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

oration Acts 12:21

How Strong's G1215 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1215 (δημηγορέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1215 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1215 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 12:21 KJV

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

Strong's G1215 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 30:31 Septuagint / Brenton

and a cock walking in boldly among the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation.

Strong's G1215 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 5:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And having received power to speak, he began thus to deliver himself:

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1215.

Proverbs 30:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and a cock walking in boldly among the hens, and the goat leading the herd; and a king publicly speaking before a nation.
Acts 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
4 Maccabees 5:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And having received power to speak, he began thus to deliver himself:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1215, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 30:31
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 12:21
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 5:15

Strong's G1215 FAQ

What does demegoreo (δημηγορέω) mean?

Demegoreo (Strong's G1215) is a Greek word most simply glossed "make an oration". demegoreo (day-may-gor-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly [from a compound of G1218 and G58]

How many times is demegoreo (δημηγορέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1215 across 3 books.

Where can I study demegoreo (δημηγορέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1215 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate demegoreo (δημηγορέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as oration. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1215 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1215, with linked reader references where each row is available.