Strong's G1989 · Greek
ἐπιστέλλω
epistéllō
Definition
to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
KJV: write (a letter, unto)
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4724 (στέλλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιστέλλω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Acts 21:25As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1989 (epistéllō) mean?
to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose)
How many times does G1989 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1989 (ἐπιστέλλω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “letter.”
How is epistéllō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1989 is rendered as “letter” (1×), “write” (1×), “written” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπιστέλλω come from?
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4724 (στέλλω);