Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διασπορά”
Understanding diasporá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(which are) scattered (abroad). - dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gent...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διασπορά
Phoneticdee-as-por-ah'
Transliterationdiasporá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(which are) scattered (abroad). - dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 7:35 | “Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?” Word: διασπορά (diasporá) | |
| James 1:1 | “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” Word: διασπορά (diasporá) | |
| 1 Peter 1:1 | “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” Word: διασπορά (diasporá) |