ἐντολή

entolēNoun (Feminine)G1785

commandment

From: from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι);

Short Definition

injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription

Full Lexicon Entry

1.generally, a charge, injunction, order, command
2.Esp. of religious precepts and commandments
aof God's commandments
bof things commanded Christ by the Father
withof the precepts of Christ
3.Phrases
LXX Usage: chiefly for מִצְוָה; in pl. frequently in Pss for פִּקּוּד

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

63 times

Appears 63 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 John
10
John
9
Mark
8
Romans
7
Matthew
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:37
  • 1 Timothy 6:14
  • Hebrews 7:18
  • Luke 15:29
  • Mark 12:29

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