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The meaning of καταστέλλω

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

Definition

appease, quiet. - to put down, i.e. quell

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καταστέλλω

Phonetickat-as-tel'-lo
Transliterationkatastéllō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

appease, quiet. - to put down, i.e. quell

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:35

And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?

Word: καταστέλλω (katastéllō)
Acts 19:36

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Word: καταστέλλω (katastéllō)

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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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