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Promise (Epaggelia)
ἐπαγγελία (epaggelia)
A divine pledge — God's binding commitment to fulfill what He has declared.
Greek
Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-EE-ah
Definition
Epaggelia is the Greek word for promise, describing God's binding commitments to His people. God's promises are the foundation of faith — secured by His character, confirmed by His oath, and fulfilled in Christ.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
2 Peter 1:4
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature.”Read in context
2 Corinthians 1:20
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”Read in context
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised.)”Read in context
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