The meaning of “διωγμός”
Understanding diōgmós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
persecution.
διωγμός
persecution.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:21 | “Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.” Word: διωγμός (diōgmós) | |
| Mark 10:30 | “But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” Word: διωγμός (diōgmós) | |
| Acts 13:50 | “But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.” Word: διωγμός (diōgmós) | |
| Romans 8:35 | “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” Word: διωγμός (diōgmós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:10 | “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” Word: διωγμός (diōgmós) |