ἀπολογέομαι
apologeomai (apologéomai)
/ap-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee/
“to defend, to defend one's self”
Primary meaning: to defend, to defend one's self. Strong's: to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self). Lexical nuances: to defend : c. acc., Ro 2:15 .
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
middle voice from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3056 (λόγος);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
answer for selfmake defenceexcuse selfspeak for self
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where ἀπολογέομαι (apologeomai) carries significant theological or narrative weight.