The meaning of “παραγγέλλω”
Understanding parangéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare. - to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
παραγγέλλω
(give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare. - to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:5 | “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:” Word: παραγγέλλω (parangéllō) | |
| Mark 8:6 | “And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.” Word: παραγγέλλω (parangéllō) | |
| Luke 8:56 | “And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. ” Word: παραγγέλλω (parangéllō) | |
| Acts 15:5 | “But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.” Word: παραγγέλλω (parangéllō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:17 | “Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.” Word: παραγγέλλω (parangéllō) |