In the biblical context, an announcement often signifies a divine proclamation or a significant declaration made by God, His angels, or His prophets. These announcements are pivotal moments within the biblical narrative, marking the unfolding of God's plan and purpose for humanity.

Divine Announcements:

1. Creation: The very act of creation begins with a divine announcement. God speaks the universe into existence, as recorded in Genesis 1:3, "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." This announcement signifies the power of God's word and His sovereign authority over creation.

2. Covenant with Abraham: God's announcement to Abraham is foundational to the biblical narrative. In Genesis 12:1-3, God declares, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you." This announcement establishes the Abrahamic Covenant, promising blessings and a great nation through Abraham's descendants.

3. The Ten Commandments: In Exodus 20, God announces the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments serve as a moral and legal foundation for the Israelites, reflecting God's holy standards and His covenant relationship with His people.

Angelical Announcements:

1. Birth of John the Baptist: The announcement of John the Baptist's birth is delivered by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah in Luke 1:13, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John." This announcement heralds the coming of the forerunner to the Messiah.

2. Annunciation to Mary: One of the most significant announcements in the New Testament is the angel Gabriel's message to Mary in Luke 1:31, "You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus." This divine announcement marks the incarnation of Christ, the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.

3. The Resurrection: The announcement of Jesus' resurrection is made by angels at the empty tomb. In Matthew 28:6, the angel declares to the women, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said." This announcement confirms the victory over sin and death, central to the Christian faith.

Prophetic Announcements:

1. Messianic Prophecies: Throughout the Old Testament, prophets announce the coming of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders." These announcements provide hope and anticipation for the coming Savior.

2. Judgment and Restoration: Prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel announce both judgment and restoration for Israel. Jeremiah 29:10-11 contains God's promise of restoration, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

New Testament Announcements:

1. The Great Commission: Jesus' announcement of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 is a directive for His disciples, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." This announcement underscores the mission of the Church to spread the Gospel.

2. The Return of Christ: The New Testament contains announcements regarding the second coming of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Paul writes, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet call of God." This announcement assures believers of Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

In summary, announcements in the Bible are significant declarations that reveal God's will, His promises, and His interventions in human history. They serve as pivotal moments that guide, instruct, and provide hope to God's people.(n.) The act of announcing, or giving notice; that which announces; proclamation; publication.1860. epaggelia -- a summons, a promise
... message, promise. From epaggello; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good) -- message, promise. ...
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31. aggelia -- a message
... message. From aggelos; an announcement, ie (by implication) precept -- message.
see GREEK aggelos. (angelia) -- 2 Occurrences. 30, 31. aggelia. 31a . ...
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5321. phanerosis -- manifestation
... disclosure, announcement. From phaneroo; exhibition, ie (figuratively) expression,
(by extension) a bestowment -- manifestation. see GREEK phaneroo. ...
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8052. shemuah -- a report
... Feminine passive participle of shamem; something heard, ie An announcement -- bruit,
doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. see HEBREW shamem. ...
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2045. hashmauth -- a causing to hear
... to cause to hear. From shama'; announcement -- to cause to hear. see HEBREW
shama'. 2044, 2045. hashmauth. 2046 . Strong's Numbers.
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8088. shema -- a hearing, report
... From shama'; something heard, ie A sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience --
bruit, fame, hear(-ing), loud, report, speech, tidings. ...
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The Announcement to the Shepherds.
... CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. Section 16. The Announcement to the
Shepherds. It is in accordance with the analogy of history ...
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A Few Days Later the Fashionable World of Europe was Startled by ...
... XXXVII. A few days later the fashionable world of Europe was startled
by the announcement of? A few days later the fashionable ...
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Simon's System Expounded in the Work, Great Announcement; Follows ...
... Book VI. Chapter VI."Simon's System Expounded in the Work, Great Announcement;
Follows Empedocles. Now, to express myself briefly ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter vi simons system expounded in.htm

Paul's First Prayer
... First, our text was an announcement; "Behold, he prayeth." Secondly, it was an argument;
"For, behold, he prayeth." Then, to conclude, we will try to make an ...
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From the Fourth Chapter.
... For John was of the circumcision, and all that people which had heard the
announcement of the Old Testament was edified with his word. ...
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Christ's Cross, and Ours
... He knew how terrible the announcement would be, and He desired to make it in some
quiet spot, where there would be collectedness and leisure to let it sink ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/christs cross and ours.htm

Explanation of the Lord's Question About his Mother and his ...
... The question, to be sure, whether He had been born or not? For if this point were
denied in His answer, it might come out on the announcement of a temptation. ...
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Of the Annunciation of the Blessed virgin (Four Articles)
... (1) Whether it was befitting that announcement should be made to her of that which
was to be begotten of her? (2) By whom should this announcement be made? ...
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Shepherds and Angels
... birth of Jesus Christ. Why should there be a miraculous announcement at
all, and why should it be to these shepherds? It seems to ...
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The New Passover
... This passage falls into three sections"the secret preparation for the Passover
(verses 12-17), the sad announcement of the betrayer (verses 18-21), and the ...
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Announcement (3 Occurrences)
... (n.) The act of announcing, or giving notice; that which announces; proclamation;
publication. Multi-Version Concordance Announcement (3 Occurrences). ...
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Notice (44 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Intelligence, by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received;
means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning. ...
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Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... 18). (c) An exhortation to seek God while there is still time (2:1-3).
(d) The announcement of judgment on the heathen (2:4-15). (e ...
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Announced (47 Occurrences)

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Samuel (129 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 9:15 f); the honorable place given to Saul at the feast; his anointing
by Samuel as ruler of Israel, together with the announcement of three "signs ...
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Unworthy (8 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Mark 1:7 His announcement was, "There is One coming after me mightier than
I--One whose sandal-strap I am unworthy to stoop down and unfasten. (WEY). ...
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Unfasten (4 Occurrences)
... Mark 1:7 His announcement was, "There is One coming after me mightier than I--One
whose sandal-strap I am unworthy to stoop down and unfasten. (WEY). ...
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Laban (52 Occurrences)
... the reader the genealogy already given; but when her brother Laban is introduced
(24:29), he is related to his sister by the express announcement, "And Rebekah ...
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Glad (421 Occurrences)
... the last two instances "the gospel" is retained, the American Revised Version, margin
"good tidings"-the gospel or good tidings being the announcement of the ...
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Introduce (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To lead to and make known by formal announcement or recommendation; hence,
to cause to be acquainted; as, to introduce strangers; to introduce one ...
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