Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
a promise
Usage: ἐπ-άγγελμα, -τος, τό (ἐπαγγέλλω), a promise: 2Pe.1:4 3:13.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1862
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1862 Quick Answer
Strong's G1862 ἐπάγγελμα (epaggelma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epaggelma (ep-ang'-el-mah) n. 1. a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) [from G1861] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include promise. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epaggelma (ep-ang'-el-mah) n. 1. a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) [from G1861]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- promise
Meaning and Definition
epaggelma (ep-ang'-el-mah) n. 1. a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) [from G1861] KJV: promise Root(s): G1861
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1862. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1862 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epaggelma, 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.
promise
2 Peter 3:13
How Strong's G1862 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 2 linked usages.
Strong's G1862 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 G1862 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1862.
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1862, grouped by book.
2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1862 FAQ
What does epangelma (ἐπάγγελμα) mean?
Epangelma (Strong's G1862) is a Greek word most simply glossed "promise". epaggelma (ep-ang'-el-mah) n. 1. a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good) [from G1861]
How many times is epangelma (ἐπάγγελμα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1862 across 1 book.
Where can I study epangelma (ἐπάγγελμα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1862 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epangelma (ἐπάγγελμα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as promise. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.