ἀπειλέω (apeiléō) — Threaten

Greek word study: ἀπειλέω (apeiléō), Strong's G546. to menace; by implication, to forbid

GreekStrong's G546
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀπειλέω (apeiléō)

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to menace; by implication, to forbid

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV translation words: threaten

Where this word appears

Strong's G546 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:17 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

let us warn ×1was threatening ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀπειλησώμεθα ×1ἠπείλει ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Acts 4:17 — ἀπειλησώμεθα — let us warn
  • 1 Peter 2:23 — ἠπείλει — was threatening

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G547 ἀπειλή (apeilḗ), G4324 προσαπειλέω (prosapeiléō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does apeiléō (G546) mean?

To menace; by implication, to forbid.

How is G546 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G546 as: threaten.

How often does ἀπειλέω (apeiléō) appear?

Strong's G546 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:17 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:23.