G3670
Confess (Homologeō)
ὁμολογέω (homologeō)
To say the same thing — agreeing with God about truth, sin, and the identity of Christ.
Greek
Pronunciation: hom-ol-og-EH-oh
Definition
Homologeō is the Greek word for confess, meaning 'to say the same thing' or 'to agree.' Biblical confession is agreeing with God — about sin (admitting it), about truth (declaring it), and about Christ (proclaiming Him as Lord).
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”Read in context
Romans 10:9
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”Read in context
Hebrews 13:15
“Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”Read in context
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