# proclaim, proclaims, proclaimed, proclaiming, proclamation, proclamations #

## Definition: ##


To proclaim is to announce or declare something publicly and boldly.

* Often in the Bible, "proclaim" means to announce publicly something that God has commanded, or to tell others about God and how great he is.
* In the New Testament, the apostles proclaimed the good news about Jesus to many people in many different cities and regions.
* The term "proclaim" can also be used for decrees made by kings or for denouncing evil in a public way.
* Other ways to translate "proclaim" could include "announce" or "openly preach" or "publicly declare."
* The term "proclamation" could also be translated as "announcement" or "public preaching."

(See also: [preach](../other/preach.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 09:20-22](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/20)
* [Acts 13:38-39](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/38)
* [Jonah 03:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/jon/03/01)
* [Luke 04:18-19](rc://en/tn/help/luk/04/18)
* [Mark 01:14-15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/01/14)
* [Matthew 10:26-27](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/26)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H1319, H1696, H1697, H2199, H3045, H3745, H4161, H5046, H5608, H6963, H7121, H7440, H8085, G518, G591, G1229, G1861, G2097, G2605, G2782, G2784, G2980, G3142, G3853, G4135