Greek Word Study

The meaning of “διατί”

Understanding diatí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

wherefore, why. - through what cause ?, i.e. why?

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G1302

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

διατί

Phoneticdee-at-ee'

Transliterationdiatí

Grammar Code

G:PRT-I

Greek, Particle

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wherefore, why. - through what cause ?, i.e. why?

Scripture References

26 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 15:2	“Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.” Word: διατί (diatí)
Mark 7:5	“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?” Word: διατί (diatí)
Luke 19:31	“And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.” Word: διατί (diatí)
John 8:46	“Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?” Word: διατί (diatí)
Acts 5:3	“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” Word: διατί (diatí)