Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐντέλλομαι”
Understanding entéllomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(give) charge, (give) command(-ments), injoin. - to enjoin
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐντέλλομαι
Phoneticen-tel'-lom-ahee
Transliterationentéllomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(give) charge, (give) command(-ments), injoin. - to enjoin
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
17 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:9 | “And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.” Word: ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai) | |
| Mark 11:6 | “And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.” Word: ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai) | |
| Luke 4:10 | “For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:” Word: ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai) | |
| John 15:14 | “Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Word: ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai) | |
| Acts 13:47 | “For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.” Word: ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai) |