ἀπολογία (apologia) means “defence” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ap-ol-og-ee'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἀπολογία · apologia · defence
ἀπολογία, -ας, ἡ (ἀπολογέομαι), [in LXX: Wis.6:10 * ;] a speech in defence: Act.25:16, 2Co.7:11, Php.1:7, 16, 2Ti.4:16; with dative of person(s), 1Co.9:3, 1Pe.3:15; before πρός, Act.22:1.† (AS)
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a verbal defense (particularly in a law court).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| defense | 4 |
| defend himself | 1 |
| eagerness to clear yourselves | 1 |
| give a defense | 1 |
| the defense | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| answer | 2 |
| an answer | 1 |
| clearing of yourselves | 1 |
| defence | 1 |
| in the defence | 1 |
| the defence | 1 |
| to answer for himself | 1 |
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“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Read word by wordI told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
Read word by wordThis is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
Read word by wordConsider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
Read word by wordIt is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
Read word by wordThe former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 1.17
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Read word by wordBut in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
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