# proclaim, proclamation #

## Definition: ##

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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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/09/20)
* [Acts 13:38-39](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/38)
* [Jonah 03:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jon/03/01)
* [Luke 04:18-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/04/18)
* [Mark 01:14-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/01/14)
* [Matthew 10:26-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/10/26)