Exomologéō — G1843

Definition

verb

to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully

1. to confess
2. to profess i. e. to acknowledge openly and joyfully

Usually translated as

confess, profess, promise

Origin

from G1537 and G3670

• ek (G1537)
• homologéō (G3670)

Occurrences

Exomologéō occurs 11 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Luke (2), Acts (1), Romans (2), Philippians (1), James (1), Revelation (1)

• Matthew 3:6 — And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing (ἐξομολογούμενοι) their sins.
• Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank (ἐξομολογοῦμαί) thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
• Mark 1:5 — And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing (ἐξομολογούμενοι) their sins.
• Luke 10:21 — In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank (ἐξομολογοῦμαί) thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
• Luke 22:6 — And he promised (ἐξωμολόγησεν), and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
• Acts 19:18 — And many that believed came, and confessed (ἐξομολογούμενοι), and shewed their deeds.
• Romans 14:11 — For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess (ἐξομολογήσεται) to God.
• Romans 15:9 — And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess (ἐξομολογήσομαί) to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
• Philippians 2:11 — And that every tongue should confess (ἐξομολογήσηται) that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
• James 5:16 — Confess (ἐξομολογεῖσθε) your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
• Revelation 3:5 — He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess (ἐξομολογήσομαί) his name before my Father, and before his angels.