διεστείλατο
diesteilato
He charged
middle voice from διά and στέλλω; to set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin:--charge, that which was (give) commanded(-ment).
Mark 7:36 · Word #2
Lexicon G1291
| Lemma | διαστέλλομαι |
| Transliteration | diastéllomai |
| Strong's | G1291 |
| In-context | He charged |
| Literal | he-charged-expressly |
Morphology V AOR MID IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διαστέλλω |
| Strong's | G1291 |
SIBI-P1 G1291-03
he was distinctly-enjoining for himself
| Root | διαστέλλομαι (diastellomai) |
| Core Meanings | to set apart, to distinguish, to separate distinctly, to enjoin, to give strict instructions |
| Semantic Range | to distinguish clearly, to separate, to give detailed instructions, to charge solemnly, to command with emphasis, to warn strictly |
| Conceptual Significance | This term underscores deliberate and careful instruction, often conveying solemn or weighty direction. In biblical contexts it can highlight the seriousness of a command and the personal investment of the speaker in ensuring the instruction is observed. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive), indicative mood (statement of fact), 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb combines διά (through/apart) and στέλλω (to set, arrange, send), yielding the sense of setting something distinctly apart, hence giving explicit or strict instructions. The imperfect tense is reflected by "was ... -ing," indicating ongoing past action, and the middle voice is conveyed by "for himself," preserving the reflexive/self-involving force of the form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (8 occurrences of G1291)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:20 | διεστείλατο | diesteilato | |
| Mark 5:43 | διεστείλατο | diesteilato | He strictly charged |
| Mark 7:36 | διεστείλατο | diesteilato | He charged |