The Synonymous Words for Preach, etc. - Appendix to the Companion Bible

121. THE SYNONYMOUS WORDS
FOR
"PREACH", ETC.

kerusso = to proclaim (as a herald), from kerux, a herald; without reference to the matter proclaimed (which is contained in No. 4); and without including the idea of teaching.
kerux = a herald.
kerugma = that which is proclaimed.
evangelizo = to announce a joyful message; having to regard to the matter announced (not the manner, which is contained in No. 1).
katangello = to bring word down to anyone, bring it home by setting it forth.
diangello = to make known (through an intervening space); report further (by spreading it far and wide).
laleo = to talk or to use the voice, without references to the words spoken (See Mark 2:2).
dialegomai = to speak to and fro (alternately), converse, discuss (see Acts 20:7, 9). Hence Eng. dialogue.
akoe = hearing. Put by Fig. Metonymy (of subject) for what is heard.
logos = the word (spoken, as a means or instrument, not as a product); the expression (both of sayings and of longer speeches); hence, an account, as in Matt. 12:36; 18:23. Luke 16:2. Acts 19:40. Rom. 9:28; 14:12. Phil. 4:17. Heb. 13:17. 1Pet. 4:5. For the difference between logos and rhema, see note on Mark 9:32.

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