Epilýō — G1956

Definition

verb

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

1. properly, to unloose, untie (German auflösen) anything knotted or bound or sealed up
2. to clear (a controversy), to decide, settle

Usually translated as

determine, expound

Origin

from G1909 and G3089

• epí (G1909)
• lýō (G3089)

Occurrences

Epilýō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Acts (1)

• Mark 4:34 — But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded (ἐπέλυεν) all things to his disciples.
• Acts 19:39 — But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined (ἐπιλυθήσεται) in a lawful assembly.