Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διακούομαι”
Understanding diakoúomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from διά and ἀκούω hear. - to hear throughout, i.e. patiently listen (to a prisoner's plea)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διακούομαι
Phoneticdee-ak-oo'-om-ahee
Transliterationdiakoúomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from διά and ἀκούω hear. - to hear throughout, i.e. patiently listen (to a prisoner's plea)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 23:35 | “I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall. ” Word: διακούομαι (diakoúomai) |