Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Διοτρεφής”
Understanding Diotrephḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Diotrephes. - Jove-nourished - Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Διοτρεφής
Phoneticdee-ot-ref-ace'
TransliterationDiotrephḗs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Diotrephes. - Jove-nourished - Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 John 1:9 | “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.” Word: Διοτρεφής (Diotrephḗs) |