Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταστέλλω”
Understanding katastéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
appease, quiet. - to put down, i.e. quell
G2687
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |