Strong’s G1992
ἐπιστολή
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
epistolé
Pronunciation
eh-pis-to-LAY
Definition
Letter, Epistle
Meaning
a letter, dispatch, epistle, message.
Usage
The term "epistolé" refers to a written communication or letter. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the letters written by apostles to churches or individuals, providing instruction, encouragement, correction, and doctrine. These letters form a significant portion of the New Testament canon, including the Pauline Epistles and General Epistles.
Bible references
Acts 9:2;Acts 15:30;Acts 22:5;Acts 23:25;Acts 23:33;Romans 16:22;1 Corinthians 5:9;1 Corinthians 16:3;2 Corinthians 3:1;2 Corinthians 3:2;2 Corinthians 3:3;2 Corinthians 7:8;2 Corinthians 7:8;2 Corinthians 10:9;2 Corinthians 10:10;2 Corinthians 10:11;Colossians 4:16;1 Thessalonians 5:27;2 Thessalonians 2:2;2 Thessalonians 2:15;2 Thessalonians 3:14;2 Thessalonians 3:17;2 Peter 3:1;2 Peter 3:16