Lexical Definition
ἀπογράφω apográphō (ap-og-raf'-o) to register G:V
from ἀπό and γράφω
tax, write.
- to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀπογράψασθαι | to register | Luke.2.5 |
| ἀπογράφεσθαι | to be registered | Luke.2.3 |
| to register | Luke.2.1 | |
| ἀπογεγραμμένων | enrolled | Heb.12.23 |
| απόγραψαι | register | LXX.Prov.22.20 |
| απεγράψατο | he registered | LXX.Judg.8.14 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀπο-γράφω, [in LXX: Jg 8:14, Pr 22:20 (כּתב), I Es 8:30, III Mac 2:29 4:14 6:34, 38*;]
1. to write out, copy.
2. to enrol; mid., to enrol oneself: Lk 2:1 (M, Pr., 162; but. v. ICC, in l.), Lk 2:3, 5; pass., He 12:23 (v. reff., s.v. ἀπογραφή).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 8:14 |
| Proverbs | 22:20 |
| Luke | 2:1 · 2:3 · 2:5 |
| Hebrews | 12:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀπογράφω-ω,
write off, copy, and in middle, have a thing copied, have a copy made of, τι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; commit to writing, ὀνόματα[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II enter in a list, register, ἔθνος ἓν ἕκαστον ἀπέγραφον οἱ γραμματισταί[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, to be registered, παρὰ τοῖς ἄρχουσι[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—frequently middle, register as one's own property, ἄρνας δέκα δύο[Refs 1st c.AD+]; declare as liable to taxation, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__II.2 middle also, register, note for one's own use, τὰ ἔτεα[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.3 middle, register oneself, οἱ Ἐλευσῖνάδε ἀπογραψάμενοι[Refs 5th c.BC+]enter oneself for.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; ἐπὶ στρατηγίαν ἀ. enter as candidate for.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; αὑτοὺς ἀ.[Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.3.b metaphorically, subscribe to, τῇ ἐμῇ αἱρέσει[Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III as Attic dialect law-term,
__III.1 ἀ. τινά enter a person's name for the purpose of accusing him, give in a copy of the charge against him, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; generally, inform against, denounce, X.HG[Refs]infinitive, ἀ. τινὰ μορίαν ἀφανίζειν[Refs 5th c.BC+]: middle, enter one's name as an accuser, indict, τινά[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the magistrate who receives the charge, ἀπογράφεσθαι τὴν δίκην[Refs 5th c.BC+] —in passive, of the person accused, ἀ. φόνου δίκην[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III.2 hand in a list or inventory of property alleged to belong to the state, but held by a private person, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; generally, give in a list or statement of property, τοῖς ἄρχουσι τὸ πλῆθος τῆς αὑτῶν οὐσίας[Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive, [Refs]:—middle, have such list given in, see it done, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀ. ἀπόλειψιν have it registered, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__III.2.b with accusative person, ἀπέγραψεν ταῦτα.. ἔχοντα αὑτόν gave a written acknowledgement that he was in possession of.., [Refs] — in passive, to be entered in the list [of debts], [Refs]