ἀπολογία
apologia
defence
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀπολογία (apologia) is primarily defined as "defence". It occurs eight times in the Christian Greek Scriptures. This term involves presenting a case or justification, often in a formal or public setting. Given its definition, apologia typically involves providing a reason or explanation for a situation, a decision, or an action. The context in which it appears suggests it can be used in various personal, social, or professional circumstances. The multiple occurrences of this word underscore its significance in ancient Greek culture and the Christian writings that utilize this language. The significance of apologia might be seen in its implication of being capable of defending one's actions or decisions, which could imply confidence, responsibility, or accountability.
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you.”
Acts 25:16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.
1 Corinthians 9:3My defense to those who examine me is this:
2 Corinthians 7:11For behold, this same thing, that you were grieved in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.
Philippians 1:7It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.
Philippians 1:16The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,