ἐπιλύωepilýō
to solve further, i.e. (figuratively) to explain, decide
Greek (New Testament) · G1956
Meanings
1. to loose, release.
2. to solve, settle, explain: Mark 4:34, Acts 19:39.
Same root
- ἐπίepí · G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
- λύωlýō · G3089to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
- ἐπίλυσιςepílysis · G1955explanation, i.e. application
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Mark 4:34 In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
- Acts 19:39 And if there are complaints about other matters, they can be settled in a legal assembly.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.