ἀπολογίας
apología
defense
A verbal defense, speech of self-justification or explanation, formal argument or speech offered in answer to accusation or inquiry. The primary sense involves providing a reasoned account or justification in response to criticism, accusation, or questioning. Can refer both to informal self-explanation and to formal defense speeches, especially in a legal or judicial setting.
Acts 22:1 · Word #11
Lexicon G627
| Lemma | ἀπολογία |
| Transliteration | apología |
| Strong's | G627 |
| Definition | A verbal defense, speech of self-justification or explanation, formal argument or speech offered in answer to accusation or inquiry. The primary sense involves providing a reasoned account or justification in response to criticism, accusation, or questioning. Can refer both to informal self-explanation and to formal defense speeches, especially in a legal or judicial setting. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | defense |
| Literal | defense |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀπολογία |
| Strong's | G627 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G627-03
of a defense speech
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or relation, hence "of a defense speech." "Defense speech" preserves the root sense of a reasoned verbal reply in response to accusation, reflecting the λογ- (speech/reason) element and the ἀπο- nuance of answering back. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of a defense speech
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'of a defense speech' correctly translates the genitive form related to the formal context; no correction necessary. |