Lexical Definition
δημηγορέω dēmēgoréō (day-may-gor-eh'-o) to give a speech G:V
from a compound of δῆμος and ἀγορά
make an oration.
- to be a people-gatherer, i.e. to address a public assembly
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐδημηγόρει | was making an address | Acts.12.21 |
| δημηγορών | delivering a public address | LXX.Prov.30.31 |
| δημηγορήσαι | delivering a public address | LXX.Neh.8.4 |
Abbott-Smith
δημηγορέω, -ῶ (< δῆμος, ἀγορεύω, to speak in the assembly), [in LXX: Pr 24:66 (30:31), IV Mac 5:15 * ;]
to deliver an oration: Ac 12:21.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 24:66 · 30:31 |
| Acts | 12:21 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
δημηγορέω-έω,
practise speaking in the assembly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, τὰ δεδημηγορέωημένα public speeches, [Refs]
__II especially make popular speeches, use clap-trap, ταῦτα δημηγορέωεῖς [δημηγορέωιῶν ὧν δ. 4th c.BC: Demosthenes Orator 21.202 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; δ. πρὸς χάριν, πρὸς ἡδονήν, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]