Greek word study

ἀπολογέομαιapologéomai — I give a defense, defend myself

I give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense.

Translated in the King James as: answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self

Appears 10 times in Scripture

Origin: middle voice from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G3056 (λόγος);

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