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G2605 · Greek · New Testament
καταγγέλλω
kataggello
Verb
to proclaim/announce/declare publicly

Definition

A verb meaning to proclaim, announce, or declare publicly — typically with a sense of authority and completeness. It is distinguished from simply talking or discussing by its formal, public, and authoritative character. Paul uses it repeatedly for the act of proclaiming the gospel.

Usage & Theological Significance

Kataggello is one of the New Testament's primary proclamation words. It carries the sense of a herald's announcement — this is not private conversation but public declaration of news that changes everything. Paul says he was sent not to baptize but to preach — to kataggello the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17). In Philippians 1, he rejoices that Christ is being proclaimed even by those with mixed motives: the message itself is powerful regardless of the messenger's purity. This has profound implications: the gospel is not a private philosophy to be discussed but a royal proclamation to be heralded to every person.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 17:3 Explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. 'This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.'
1 Corinthians 11:26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Acts 4:2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
Philippians 1:17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely... But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached.
Romans 10:14 And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

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