Strong's G2687 · Greek
καταστέλλω
katastéllō
Definition
to put down, i.e. quell
KJV: appease, quiet
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G4724 (στέλλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταστέλλω across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
Acts 19:36Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2687 (katastéllō) mean?
to put down, i.e. quell
How many times does G2687 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2687 (καταστέλλω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “appeased.”
How is katastéllō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2687 is rendered as “appeased” (1×), “quiet” (1×).
Where does the Greek word καταστέλλω come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and G4724 (στέλλω);