The meaning of “διαστρέφω”
Understanding diastréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
perverse(-rt), turn away. - to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
διαστρέφω
perverse(-rt), turn away. - to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:17 | “Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.” Word: διαστρέφω (diastréphō) | |
| Luke 23:2 | “And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.” Word: διαστρέφω (diastréphō) | |
| Acts 13:10 | “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Word: διαστρέφω (diastréphō) | |
| Philippians 2:15 | “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” Word: διαστρέφω (diastréphō) |