Word study · Greek

parangéllō

command

Say it: par-ang-EL-lo (approximate)

παραγγέλλω

What it means

To command. "That you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine" (1:3), and "command and teach these things" (4:11; 5:7; 6:13, 6:17).

Range of meaning

  • CommandGive an order.
  • ChargeGive a solemn instruction.

In 1 Timothy

  • Chapter 1

    "That you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine" (1:3).

  • Chapter 4

    "Command and teach these things" (4:11).