ἐντέλλω
entellō
to order
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἐντέλλω (entellō) means "to order." This verb operates within the semantic domain of Physical Action, indicating a deliberate and intentional act of giving instructions or commands. In the 15 instances where entellō appears in the Bible, it is used to convey a sense of authority and direction. The range of usage for entellō is quite broad, encompassing various contexts such as giving commands, issuing decrees, and providing instructions. This verb is often used in situations where a person of authority is directing others to take a specific action or course of action. The significance of entellō lies in its ability to convey a sense of clarity and precision, highlighting the importance of following instructions and adhering to established guidelines.
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Occurrences in Scripture
15 total occurrences across the text
saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.”
Matthew 4:6and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and, ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’ ”
Matthew 17:9As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Don’t tell anyone what you saw, until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.”
Matthew 19:7They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and divorce her?”
Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Mark 10:3He answered, “What did Moses command you?”
Mark 13:34“It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.
Luke 4:10for it is written, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;’
John 8:5Now in our law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. What then do you say about her?”
John 14:31But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father commanded me, even so I do. Arise, let’s go from here.
John 15:14You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
John 15:17“I command these things to you, that you may love one another.
Acts 1:2until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
Acts 13:47For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles, that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’ ”
Hebrews 11:22By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.