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G312 · Greek · New Testament
ἀναγγέλλω
Anaggellō
Verb, active
Announce / Declare / Report

Definition

Anaggellō means to announce, declare, or bring back a report — to relay information from one party to another. Appearing about 14 times in the NT, it is a compound of ana (up/back) and aggellō (announce/messenger), suggesting the bringing back of news or the full declaration of something. It is used of reporting back to authorities, declaring divine truths, and the proclamation of the gospel.

Usage & Theological Significance

John 4:25 provides a fascinating use: the Samaritan woman says the Messiah will "announce all things" to us — a recognition that the Christ's role includes divine revelation and disclosure. Jesus in John 16:13–15 uses anaggellō for the Spirit's ministry: "He will tell [anaggellei] you what is yet to come... he will receive from me what he will make known to you." The Spirit's work is to faithfully declare what belongs to Christ. Acts 20:20,27 use it for Paul's complete declaration of the gospel — holding nothing back.

Key Bible Verses

John 4:25 The woman said, 'I know that Messiah is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.'
John 16:13 He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
Acts 20:27 For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.
1 Peter 1:12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told to you by those who have preached the gospel.
Acts 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them.

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