ἐπιλύω (epilýō) — Determine

Greek word study: ἐπιλύω (epilýō), Strong's G1956. to solve further, i.e. (figuratively) to explain, decide

GreekStrong's G1956
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιλύω (epilýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to solve further, i.e. (figuratively) to explain, decide

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3089 (λύω);

KJV translation words: determine, expound

Where this word appears

Strong's G1956 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 4:34 and last appears in Acts 19:39.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He was explaining ×1it will be solved ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπιλυθήσεται ×1ἐπέλυεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Mark 4:34 — ἐπέλυεν — He was explaining
  • Acts 19:39 — ἐπιλυθήσεται — it will be solved

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G3089 λύω (lýō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1955 ἐπίλυσις (epílysis).

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 epilýō (G1956) mean?

To solve further, i.e. (figuratively) to explain, decide.

How is G1956 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1956 as: determine, expound.

How often does ἐπιλύω (epilýō) appear?

Strong's G1956 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 4:34 and last appears in Acts 19:39.