The meaning of “ἐντολή”

Understanding entolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1785

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐντολή

Phoneticen-tol-ay'

Transliterationentolḗ

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

commandment, precept. - injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription

Scripture References

65 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 19:17	“And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.”
John 13:34	“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
1 Corinthians 14:37	“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.”
1 Timothy 6:14	“That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:”
2 Peter 3:2	“That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:”

Total Occurrences

65x

Most Frequent Book

1 John

Book Distribution

Matthew7

Mark8

Luke4

John9

Acts1

Romans7

1 Corinthians2

Ephesians2

Colossians1

1 Timothy1

Titus1

Hebrews4

2 Peter2

1 John10

2 John3

Revelation3

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἐντολή' deepen your understanding of Matthew 19:17?

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