διαστέλλομαι (diastéllomai) — Charge

Greek word study: διαστέλλομαι (diastéllomai), Strong's G1291. to set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin

GreekStrong's G1291
Quick definition
Greek word
διαστέλλομαι (diastéllomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from G1223 (διά) and G4724 (στέλλω);

KJV translation words: charge, that which was (give) commanded(-ment)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1291 is tagged on 8 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:20 and last appears in Hebrews 12:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He instructed ×3He was instructing ×1he ordered ×1is being commanded ×1was instructing ×1we had given instructions ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διεστείλατο ×4διεστέλλετο ×2διαστελλόμενον ×1διεστειλάμεθα ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×5Matthew ×1Acts ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 7)

  • Matthew 16:20 — διεστείλατο — he ordered
  • Mark 5:43 — διεστείλατο — He instructed
  • Mark 7:36 — διεστείλατο — He instructed
  • Mark 8:15 — διεστέλλετο — He was instructing
  • Mark 9:9 — διεστείλατο — He instructed
  • Acts 15:24 — διεστειλάμεθα — we had given instructions
  • Hebrews 12:20 — διαστελλόμενον — is being commanded

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G4724 στέλλω (stéllō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1293 διαστολή (diastolḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does diastéllomai (G1291) mean?

To set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin.

How is G1291 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1291 as: charge, that which was (give) commanded(-ment).

How often does διαστέλλομαι (diastéllomai) appear?

Strong's G1291 is tagged on 8 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:20 and last appears in Hebrews 12:20.