Definition
δι-αιρέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for בּתר (as Genesis 15:10), חלק (as Joshua 18:5), etc. ;]
1. to divide into parts, cut asunder.
2. to distribute: with accusative of thing(s), dative of person(s), Luke 15:12, 1 Corinthians 12:11.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διαιρέω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 15:12διεῖλεν · he dividedThe younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
- 1 Corinthians 12:11διαιροῦν · who apportions [them]All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.