Quick Definition
ἀπογράφω v. I enroll, inscribe in a register
Strong's Definition
from 575 and 1125; to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol
KJV Usage: tax, write
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | γράφω
33.42 · Communication · Written Language
to register, to put on a census list to register someone, often in connection with taking a census In a number of languages the equivalent of ἀπογράφω is simply ‘to have one’s name put in a book’ or ‘to have one’s name put in a list of those living in a particular place.’
In HEB 12:23 (καὶ ἐκκλησίᾳ πρωτοτόκων ἀπογεγραμμένων ἐν οὐρανοῖς ‘and at the gathering of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven’) ἀπογράφω is used in a figurative sense, but it is usually translated more or less literally.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἀπο-γράφω: Mid., [pres. inf. ἀπογράφεσθαι) :1 aor. inf. ἀπογράψασθαι; [pf. pass. ptep. ἀπογεγραμμένος ; fr. Hdt. down]; a. to write off, copy (from some pattern). b. to enter in a register or records; spec. to enter in the public records the names of men, their property and income, to enroll, (cf. ἀπογραφή: b.); mid.to have one’s self registered, toenroll one’s self [W.§ 38, 3]: Lk. ii. 1, 3, 5; pass. of ἐν οὐρανοῖς ἀπογεγραμμένοι those whose names are inscribed in the heavenly register, Heb. xii. 23 (the reference is to the dead already received into the heavenly city, the figure being drawn from civil communities on earth, whose citizens are enrolled in a register).
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ἀπογράφω apographō 4x
pr. to copy; hence, to register, enrol, Lk. 2:1; Heb. 12:23; mid. to procure the registration of one’s name, to give in one’s name for registration, Lk. 2:3, 5*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
ἀπο-γράφω,
[in LXX: Jg 8:14, Pr 22:20 (כּתב), I Es 8:30, III Mac 2:29 4:14 6:34, 38*;]
to write out, copy.
to enrol; mid., to enrol oneself: Lk 2:1 (M, Pr., 162; but. v. ICC, in l.), Lk 2:3, 5; pass., He 12:23 (v. reff., s.v. ἀπογραφή).†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ἀπογράφω (apographō) — to register. ἀπογρᾰφ-ω, write off, copy, and in middle, have a thing copied, have a copy made of, τι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; commit to writing, ὀνόματα[Refs 5th c.BC+]
II. enter in a list, register, ἔθνος ἓν ἕκαστον ἀπέγραφον οἱ γραμματισταί[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, to be registered, παρὰ τοῖς ἄρχουσι[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—frequently middle, register as one's own property, ἄρνας δέκα δύο[Refs 1st c.AD+]; declare as liable to taxation, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
II.2. middle also, register, note for one's own use, τὰ ἔτεα[Refs 5th c.BC+]
II.3. middle, register oneself, οἱ Ἐλευσῖνάδε ἀπογραψάμενοι[Refs 5th c.BC+]enter oneself for.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; ἐπὶ στρατηγίαν ἀ. enter as candidate for.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; αὑτοὺς ἀ.[Refs 1st c.AD+]
II.3. b metaphorically, subscribe to, τῇ ἐμῇ αἱρέσει[Refs 2nd c.AD+]
III. as Attic dialect law-term,
III.1. ἀ. τινά enter a person's name for the purpose of accusing him, give in a copy of the charge against him, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; generally, inform against, denounce, X.HG[Refs]infinitive, ἀ. τινὰ μορίαν ἀφανίζειν[Refs 5th c.BC+]: middle, enter one's name as an accuser, indict, τινά[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the magistrate who receives the charge, ἀπογράφεσθαι τὴν δίκην[Refs 5th c.BC+] —in passive, of the person accused, ἀ. φόνου δίκην[Refs 5th c.BC+]
III.2. hand in a list or inventory of property alleged to belong to the state, but held by a private person, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; generally, give in a list or statement of property, τοῖς ἄρχουσι τὸ πλῆθος τῆς αὑτῶν οὐσίας[Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive, [Refs]:—middle, have such list given in, see it done, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀ. ἀπόλειψιν have it registered, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
III.2. b with accusative person, ἀπέγραψεν ταῦτα.. ἔχοντα αὑτόν gave a written acknowledgement that he was in possession of.., [Refs] — in passive, to be entered in the list [of debts], [Refs]