Word study · Greek

euangelizomai

to announce good news

Say it: yoo-ang-gel-ID-zom-eye (approximate)

εὐαγγελίζομαι

What it means

To announce good news. In Acts the verb runs from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth: Philip preaches the good news to Samaria (8:4-40), Paul to Lystra (14:7).

Range of meaning

  • Announce good newsBring joyful news.
  • PreachProclaim the gospel.

In Acts

  • Chapter 8

    "Preaching the good news" (8:4, 8:12, 8:25, 8:35, 8:40).

  • Chapter 13

    "We bring you good news of the promise" (13:32).

  • Chapter 14

    "Bring you good news," and "preached the gospel" (14:7, 14:15, 14:21).