The meaning of “διασπείρω”
Understanding diaspeírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
scatter abroad. - to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands
διασπείρω
scatter abroad. - to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:1 | “And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” Word: διασπείρω (diaspeírō) | |
| Acts 8:4 | “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” Word: διασπείρω (diaspeírō) | |
| Acts 11:19 | “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.” Word: διασπείρω (diaspeírō) |