Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στέλλω”
Understanding stéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably strengthened from the base of ἵστημι avoid, withdraw self. - properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figurativel...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στέλλω
Phoneticstel'-lo
Transliterationstéllō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably strengthened from the base of ἵστημι avoid, withdraw self. - properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 8:20 | “Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:” Word: στέλλω (stéllō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:6 | “Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.” Word: στέλλω (stéllō) |