The meaning of “ἔπω”
Understanding épō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί) answer, bid, b...
ἔπω
a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί) answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. - to speak or say (by word or writing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:17 | “And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.” Word: ἔπω (épō) | |
| John 9:26 | “Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?” Word: ἔπω (épō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:3 | “Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.” Word: ἔπω (épō) | |
| Colossians 4:17 | “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” Word: ἔπω (épō) | |
| James 2:11 | “For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.” Word: ἔπω (épō) |