defence 0627 # apologia {ap-ol-og-ee'-ah}; from the same as 626;

 a plea ("apology"): -- answer (for self), clearing of self,

{defence}.[ql

 defence 0626 # apologeomai {ap-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee}; middle voice

from a compound of 575 and 3056; to give an account (legal plea)

of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self): -- answer (for self), make

{defence}, excuse (self), speak for self.[ql

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