Strong's Greek Concordance

G1956: ἐπιλύω

epilýō · “to explain”

Definition

to solve further, i.e. (figuratively) to explain, decide

KJV translates it as: determine, expound

Word origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3089 (λύω);

Extended definition

ἐπι-λύω
[in Aq.: Gen.40:8 41:8, 12; Th.: Hos.3:4 * ;]
1. to loose, release.
2. to solve, settle, explain: Mrk.4:34, Act.19:39.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1956 is translated

  • he was explaining ×1
  • it will be solved. ×1

Bible verses with G1956 (epilýō)

Epilýō appears in 2 verses.

  • Mark 4:34

    But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

  • Acts 19:39

    But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.

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