Strong’s G0547

ἀπειλή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

apeilé

Pronunciation

ah-pay-LAY

Definition

Threat, threatening

Meaning

a threatening, threat.

Usage

The term "apeilé" refers to a threat or an expression of intent to inflict harm or punishment. In the New Testament, it is used to describe verbal threats or intimidation, often in the context of persecution or opposition to the early Christian community.

Bible references

Acts 4:29;Acts 9:1;Ephesians 6:9