The meaning of “ἐπιστέλλω”
Understanding epistéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
write (a letter, unto). - to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
ἐπιστέλλω
write (a letter, unto). - to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 15:20 | “But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.” Word: ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) | |
| Acts 21:25 | “As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.” Word: ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) | |
| Hebrews 13:22 | “And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.” Word: ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) |