ἐπιταγή (epitagḗ) — Authority

Greek word study: ἐπιταγή (epitagḗ), Strong's G2003. an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness

GreekStrong's G2003
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιταγή (epitagḗ)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness

Word study
Derivation: from G2004 (ἐπιτάσσω);

KJV translation words: authority, commandment

Where this word appears

Strong's G2003 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:6 and last appears in Titus 2:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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

a command ×1a commandment ×1authority ×1command ×1the command ×1the commandment ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπιταγὴν ×4ἐπιταγήν ×1ἐπιταγῆς ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×2Titus ×22 Corinthians ×11 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2004 ἐπιτάσσω (epitássō).

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 epitagḗ (G2003) mean?

An injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness.

How is G2003 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2003 as: authority, commandment.

How often does ἐπιταγή (epitagḗ) appear?

Strong's G2003 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:6 and last appears in Titus 2:15.