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 timesAppears 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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