Definition
στέλλω
[in LXX (mid.): Malachi 2:5 (חָתַת ni.), Proverbs 31:24 (26), Wis.7.14; 14:1, 2Ma.5.1, 3Ma.1.19 3Mac.4.11 * ;]
1. prop., to set, place, arrange, fit out; hence, mid., to set oneself for, prepare (Wis, xi Mac, ll. with).
2. to bring together, gather up (in Hom. of furling sails), hence to restrain, check; mid., to restrain or withdraw oneself, hold aloof, avoid: 2 Corinthians 8:20; before ἀπό, 2 Thessalonians 3:6
(cf. ἀπο-, ἐξ-απο-, συν-απο-, δια-, ἐπι-, κατα-, συ(ν)-, ὑπο-στέλλω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στέλλω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Corinthians 8:20στελλόμενοι · We [want to] avoidWe want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6στέλλεσθαι · to keep awayNow we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.