Strong’s G2605 · Greek
καταγγέλλω
katangéllō
Definition
to proclaim, promulgate
Etymology
from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος);
Where the KJV renders it
- declare
- preach
- shew
- speak of
- teach
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What the first audience heard
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