Greek Word Study
The meaning of “συστέλλω”
Understanding systéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
short, wind up. - to send (draw) together, i.e. enwrap (enshroud a corpse for burial), contract (an interval)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
συστέλλω
Phoneticsoos-tel'-lo
Transliterationsystéllō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
short, wind up. - to send (draw) together, i.e. enwrap (enshroud a corpse for burial), contract (an interval)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 5:6 | “And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. ” Word: συστέλλω (systéllō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:29 | “But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;” Word: συστέλλω (systéllō) |