ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) — Write
Greek word study: ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō), Strong's G1989. to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
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to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
KJV translation words: write (a letter, unto)
Strong's G1989 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 15:20 and last appears in Hebrews 13:22.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Acts 15:20 — ἐπιστεῖλαι — to write
- Acts 21:25 — ἐπεστείλαμεν — wrote to
- Hebrews 13:22 — ἐπέστειλα — I have written
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4724 στέλλω (stéllō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1992 ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ).
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What does epistéllō (G1989) mean?
To enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose).
How is G1989 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1989 as: write (a letter, unto).
How often does ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) appear?
Strong's G1989 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 15:20 and last appears in Hebrews 13:22.
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