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The meaning of διοπετής

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

Definition

which fell down from Jupiter. - sky-fallen (i.e. an aerolite)

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διοπετής

Phoneticdee-op-et'-ace
Transliterationdiopetḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

which fell down from Jupiter. - sky-fallen (i.e. an aerolite)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:35

And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?

Word: διοπετής (diopetḗs)

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