Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διατηρέω”
Understanding diatēréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
keep. - to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διατηρέω
Phoneticdee-at-ay-reh'-o
Transliterationdiatēréō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
keep. - to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:51 | “And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.” Word: διατηρέω (diatēréō) | |
| Acts 15:29 | “That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.” Word: διατηρέω (diatēréō) |