Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διασπάω”
Understanding diaspáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
pluck asunder, pull in pieces. - to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διασπάω
Phoneticdee-as-pah'-o
Transliterationdiaspáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pluck asunder, pull in pieces. - to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:4 | “Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.” Word: διασπάω (diaspáō) | |
| Acts 23:10 | “And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.” Word: διασπάω (diaspáō) |