GreekG4724Verb
στέλλω
stellō
“to avoid”
2Occurrences
G4724Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)
probably strengthened from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: (mid.): (חָתַת ni.), (26), *
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
στέλλω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 8:20BSB
We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
2 Thessalonians 3:6BSB
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
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