ἀπολογία
apologia (apología)
/ap-ol-og-ee'-ah/
“a speech in defence”
Primary meaning: a speech in defence. Strong's: a plea ("apology"). Lexical nuances: a speech in defence : Ac 25:16 , II Co 7:11 , Phl 1:7 , 16 , II Ti 4:16 ; c. dat. pers., I Co 9:3 , I Pe 3:15 ; seq. πρός , Ac 22:1 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from the same as G626 (ἀπολογέομαι);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
answer for selfclearing of selfdefence
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where ἀπολογία (apologia) carries significant theological or narrative weight.