συστέλλω

sustellōVerbG4958

to wrap up

From: from G4862 (σύν) and G4724 (στέλλω);

Short Definition

to send (draw) together, i.e. enwrap (enshroud a corpse for burial), contract (an interval)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to draw together, contract, shorten
2.to wrap up
LXX Usage: (כָּנַע ni.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:29
  • Acts 5:6

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