This verb means to loose or untie in literal contexts, but extends to solving problems or explaining difficult matters. In Mark 4:34, Jesus 'explained everything' to his disciples privately—making clear what the parables meant. In Acts 19:39, the town clerk declares that the assembly's grievances 'will be settled' in a legal assembly—resolved through proper channels. The Spanish 'explicaba' (explained) and 'será resuelto' (will be resolved) capture both the interpretive and resolving senses. Classical usage included untying physical bonds, solving riddles, and settling disputes.