παρρησιάζομαι
parrēsiazomai
to preach boldly
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word παρρησιάζομαι (parrēsiazomai) means to preach boldly. This action involves speaking openly and freely, without hesitation or restraint. The word is used in the context of communication, specifically in the realm of preaching or proclaiming. The word παρρησιάζομαι is used 9 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the early Christian community. It suggests a sense of confidence and courage in speaking about one's faith, without fear of persecution or ridicule. This boldness is not limited to the prophets or apostles, but is also expected of ordinary believers who are called to share their faith with others. The emphasis on boldness in preaching highlights the importance of authenticity and sincerity in communication. When we preach boldly, we are not trying to hide our message or water it down, but rather we are speaking clearly and honestly about our faith, even in the face of adversity. This boldness is a hallmark of effective communication and is essential for spreading the message of the Gospel.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
Acts 9:28He was with them entering into Jerusalem,
Acts 13:46Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 14:3Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 18:26He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
Acts 19:8He entered into the synagogue and spoke boldly for a period of three months, reasoning and persuading about the things concerning God’s Kingdom.
Acts 26:26For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
1 Thessalonians 2:2but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.