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ἐπιστέλλω G1989
G1989 is the Greek word ἐπιστέλλω, transliterated epistéllō. The King James Version most often renders it write.
What it means
to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose).
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4724 (στέλλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: write (a letter, unto).
Verses using ἐπιστέλλω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 15:20 · KJV
But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Acts 21:25 · KJV
As 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.
Hebrews 13:22 · KJV
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1989 mean?
G1989 is the Greek word ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō), meaning to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose).
How is G1989 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it write (1 time), written (1 time), written a letter (1 time).
How many times does G1989 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιστέλλω (epistéllō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1989 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4724 (στέλλω).
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