Strong's Lexicon keleuó: To command, to order, to direct Original Word: κελεύω Word Origin: Derived from a primary word (obsolete) meaning to "urge on" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "keleuó," the concept of commanding is often expressed in Hebrew by words such as צָוָה (tsavah - Strong's H6680), which means to command or to give orders. Usage: The verb "keleuó" is used in the New Testament to denote the act of commanding or giving orders. It implies a sense of authority and urgency, often used in contexts where instructions are given that require immediate attention or action. This term is typically associated with authoritative figures such as military leaders, kings, or those in positions of governance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of authority and command was deeply ingrained in societal structures. Military and political leaders often issued commands that were expected to be followed without question. The use of "keleuó" in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding of authority and obedience. It underscores the hierarchical nature of ancient societies, where commands were a means of maintaining order and executing plans. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kelomai (to urge on) Definition to command NASB Translation command (2), commanded (4), gave orders (2), give orders (1), giving orders (1), order (2), ordered (12), ordering (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2753: κελεύωκελεύω; imperfect ἐκέλευον; 1 aorist ἐκέλευσα; to command, order: τινα, followed by an aorist infinitive, Matthew 14:19, 28; Acts 4:15; by the accusative with aorist infinitive, Matthew 18:25; Matthew 27:58 (R G L),64; Luke 18:40; Acts 5:34; Acts 8:38; Acts 22:30; Acts 23:10; Acts 25:6, 17; the accusative is lacking because evident from the context, Matthew 8:18; Matthew 14:9; (xxvii. 58 T WH (Tr in brackets)); Acts 12:19; Acts 21:33; followed by the accusative with present infinitive, Acts 21:34; Acts 22:24; Acts 23:3, 35; Acts 24:8 R G; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance order, commandFrom a primary kello (to urge on); "hail"; to incite by word, i.e. Order -- bid, (at, give) command(-ment). Forms and Transliterations εκελευον εκέλευον ἐκέλευον εκελευσα εκέλευσα ἐκέλευσα εκέλευσε εκέλευσέ εκελευσεν εκέλευσεν ἐκέλευσεν ἐκέλευσέν κελευεις κελεύεις κελευσαντες κελεύσαντες κελευσαντος κελεύσαντος κελευσας κελεύσας κελευσον κέλευσον κέλευσόν ekeleuon ekéleuon ekeleusa ekéleusa ekeleusen ekéleusen ekéleusén keleueis keleúeis keleusantes keleúsantes keleusantos keleúsantos keleusas keleúsas keleuson kéleuson kéleusónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 8:18 V-AIA-3SGRK: περὶ αὐτὸν ἐκέλευσεν ἀπελθεῖν εἰς NAS: around Him, He gave orders to depart KJV: him, he gave commandment to depart INT: around him he commanded to depart to Matthew 14:9 V-AIA-3S Matthew 14:19 V-APA-NMS Matthew 14:28 V-AMA-2S Matthew 18:25 V-AIA-3S Matthew 27:58 V-AIA-3S Matthew 27:64 V-AMA-2S Luke 18:40 V-AIA-3S Acts 4:15 V-APA-NMP Acts 5:34 V-AIA-3S Acts 8:38 V-AIA-3S Acts 12:19 V-AIA-3S Acts 16:22 V-IIA-3P Acts 21:33 V-AIA-3S Acts 21:34 V-AIA-3S Acts 22:24 V-AIA-3S Acts 22:30 V-AIA-3S Acts 23:3 V-PIA-2S Acts 23:10 V-AIA-3S Acts 23:35 V-APA-NMS Acts 24:8 V-APA-NMS Acts 25:6 V-AIA-3S Acts 25:17 V-AIA-1S Acts 25:21 V-AIA-1S Acts 25:23 V-APA-GMS Strong's Greek 2753 |
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