στέλλω
stellō
to avoid
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word στέλλω (stellō) is a verb that means "to avoid." It is used in the New Testament only twice. This verb likely carries a sense of intentional action, suggesting that the person avoiding something is making a conscious decision to steer clear of it. Given its limited usage, στέλλω is likely a specialized term that is used in specific contexts. Its meaning is straightforward, implying a deliberate choice to bypass or evade something. The significance of this word lies in its emphasis on the agency and intentionality of the person avoiding something, highlighting the idea that individuals have control over their actions and decisions.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.