ἐπιστέλλω

epistellōVerbG1989

to write to

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4724 (στέλλω);

Short Definition

to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to send to.
2.to send a message by letter, to write word
LXX Usage: (שָׁלַח), (in each case with seel. ἀποσ-) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:20
  • Acts 21:25
  • Hebrews 13:22

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