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διαμερίζω

diamerizōto divideHow to read Greek
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Definition

δια-μερίζω

[in LXX chiefly for חלק pi. ;]

1. to distribute: with dative of person(s), Acts 2:45; before εἰς, Luke 22:17, pass., Acts 2:3. Mid. to distribute among themselves: Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34; with redundant ἑαυτοῖς, John 19:24 (LXX) (see M, Pr., 157).

2. to divide, separate: pass., before ἐπί, with accusative, Luke 11:17-18; ἐπί, with dative, Luke 12:52-53.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διαμερίζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Matthew 27:35διεμερίσαντο · they divided up
    When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
  2. Mark 15:24διαμερίζονται · They also divided
    And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.
  3. Luke 11:17διαμερισθεῖσα · divided
    Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.
  4. Luke 11:18διεμερίσθη · is divided
    If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
  5. Luke 12:52διαμεμερισμένοι · divided
    From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.
  6. Luke 12:53διαμερισθήσονται · They will be divided
    They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”
  7. Luke 22:17διαμερίσατε · divide [it]
    After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.
  8. Luke 23:34διαμεριζόμενοι · they divided up
    Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
  9. John 19:24Διεμερίσαντο · They divided
    So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
  10. Acts 2:3διαμεριζόμεναι · that separated
    They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
  11. Acts 2:45διεμέριζον · they shared with
    Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.