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The meaning of διατρίβω

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

Definition

abide, be, continue, tarry. - to wear through (time), i.e. remain

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διατρίβω

Phoneticdee-at-ree'-bo
Transliterationdiatríbō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abide, be, continue, tarry. - to wear through (time), i.e. remain

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
John 11:54

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Word: διατρίβω (diatríbō)
Acts 16:12

And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

Word: διατρίβω (diatríbō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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