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The meaning of διάλεκτος

Understanding diálektos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

language, tongue. - a (mode of) discourse, i.e. "dialect"

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διάλεκτος

Phoneticdee-al'-ek-tos
Transliterationdiálektos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

language, tongue. - a (mode of) discourse, i.e. "dialect"

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 21:40

And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

Word: διάλεκτος (diálektos)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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