στέλλω
stellōVerbG4724
to avoid
From: probably strengthened from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Short Definition
properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.prop., to set, place, arrange, fit out; hence, mid., to set oneself for, prepare (Wis, xi Mac, ll. with).
2.to bring together, gather up (in Hom. of furling sails), hence to restrain, check; mid., to restrain or withdraw oneself, hold aloof, avoid
LXX Usage: (mid.): (חָתַת ni.), (26), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 8:20
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6
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