G1215: δημηγορέω
dēmēgoréō · “to give a speech”
Definition
to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly
KJV translates it as: make an oration
Word origin: from a compound of G1218 (δῆμος) and G58 (ἀγορά);
Extended definition
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)
(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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1215 is translated
- was making an address ×1
Bible verses with G1215 (dēmēgoréō)
Dēmēgoréō appears in 1 verse.
- Acts 12:21
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.