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 times

Appears 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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