Greek Word Study

The meaning of διώκτης

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

Definition

persecutor. - a persecutor

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διώκτης

Phoneticdee-oke'-tace
Transliterationdiṓktēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

persecutor. - a persecutor

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 1:13

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Word: διώκτης (diṓktēs)

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1 Timothy
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