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Strong's G2605 καταγγέλλω (katangello)

Katangello means “proclaim” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2605 — chanan (“Canan”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2605
Language Greek
Linked Usages 19
Books 6

Strong's G2605 Quick Answer

Strong's G2605 καταγγέλλω (kataggello) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataggello (kat-ang-gel'-lo) v. 1. to proclaim, promulgate [from G2596 and the base of G32] It has 19 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include preached, preach, shew, teach, and declare. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kataggello (kat-ang-gel'-lo) v. 1. to proclaim, promulgate [from G2596 and the base of G32]
Usage
19 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
preached, preach, shew, teach, and declare

Meaning and Definition

kataggello (kat-ang-gel'-lo) v. 1. to proclaim, promulgate [from G2596 and the base of G32] KJV: declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach Root(s): G2596, G32

Original Word
καταγγέλλω
Transliteration
kataggello
Derivation
Root: ἄγγελος R1: 2596 R2: 32
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2605. 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 proclaim

Usage: κατ-αγγέλλω [in LXX: Pro.17:5 A, 2Ma.8:36 2Mac 9:17 * ;] __1. to pro­claim, declare: with accusative of thing(s), Act.3:24 16:21 17:23; τ. ἀνάστασιν, Act.4:2; τ. λόγον τοῦ Θ., τ. Κ., Act.13:5 15:36; ὁδὸν σωτηρίας, Act.16:17; φῶς, Act.26:23; τ. μυστήριον τοῦ Θ., 1Co.2:1; τ. εὐαγγέλιον, 1Co.9:14; τ. θάνατον τοῦ Κ., 1Co.11:26; pass., ἄφεσις, Act.13:33; ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θ., Act.17:13; ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν, Rom.1:8; with accusative of person(s), of Christ, ὅν, Act.17:3, Col.1:28; τ. Χριστόν, Php.1:17; pass., Php.1:18. __2.

to denounce (Xen., al.); (for comparison with ἀγγέλλω, ἀναγ-, ἀπαγ-, see Westc. on 1Jn.1:5; and cf. προ-καταγγέλλω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2605 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kataggello, 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.

preached Acts 4:2 6× preach Acts 17:3 4× shew Acts 16:17 3× declare Acts 17:23 teach Acts 16:21

How Strong's G2605 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 17 linked usages.
  • 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 G2605 (καταγγέλλω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2605 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 G2605 in the New Testament

17 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 4:2 KJV

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Acts 13:5 KJV

And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

Acts 13:38 KJV

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Strong's G2605 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 8:36 Septuagint / Brenton

Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of the captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.

2 Maccabees 9:17 Septuagint / Brenton

yea, and that also he would become a Jew himself, and go through all the world that was inhabited, and declare the power of God.

Usage Excerpts

First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2605.

Acts 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 13:5 New Testament, KJV
And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
Acts 13:38 New Testament, KJV
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Acts 15:36 New Testament, KJV
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.
Acts 16:17 New Testament, KJV
The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
Acts 16:21 New Testament, KJV
And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
Acts 17:3 New Testament, KJV
Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
Acts 17:13 New Testament, KJV
But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
Acts 17:23 New Testament, KJV
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
Acts 26:23 New Testament, KJV
That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
Romans 1:8 New Testament, KJV
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
1 Corinthians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
1 Corinthians 9:14 New Testament, KJV
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 11:26 New Testament, KJV
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Philippians 1:16 New Testament, KJV
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Philippians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Colossians 1:28 New Testament, KJV
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
2 Maccabees 8:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of the captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.
2 Maccabees 9:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
yea, and that also he would become a Jew himself, and go through all the world that was inhabited, and declare the power of God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2605, grouped by book.

Acts 10 usages, New Testament
Acts 4:2 Acts 13:5 Acts 13:38 Acts 15:36 Acts 16:17 Acts 16:21 Acts 17:3 Acts 17:13 Acts 17:23 Acts 26:23
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1:8
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2:1 1 Corinthians 9:14 1 Corinthians 11:26
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1:16 Philippians 1:18
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1:28
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 8:36 2 Maccabees 9:17

Strong's G2605 FAQ

What does katangello (καταγγέλλω) mean?

Katangello (Strong's G2605) is a Greek word most simply glossed "proclaim". kataggello (kat-ang-gel'-lo) v. 1. to proclaim, promulgate [from G2596 and the base of G32]

How many times is katangello (καταγγέλλω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G2605 across 6 books.

Where can I study katangello (καταγγέλλω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2605 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate katangello (καταγγέλλω)?

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

Does Strong's G2605 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2605, with linked reader references where each row is available.