The meaning of “ἐπιστολή”
Understanding epistolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
"epistle," letter. - a written message
ἐπιστολή
"epistle," letter. - a written message
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 22:5 | “As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.” Word: ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ) | |
| Romans 16:22 | “I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.” Word: ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:3 | “And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.” Word: ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:8 | “For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.” Word: ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ) | |
| Colossians 4:16 | “And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.” Word: ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ) |