G0626

ἀπολογέομαι

apologéomai

/ap-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee/

Definition

to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)

Derivation

middle voice from a compound of G0575 and G3056;

KJV usage

answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self.