Strong's Greek · G4724

στέλλω

stéllō

avoid, withdraw self

Definition

properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)

Derivation

probably strengthened from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);

Appears 2 times in Scripture

2 Corinthians 8:20

We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now 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.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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