Definition
δια-σπάω, -ῶ
[in LXX chiefly for נָתַק, as Judges 16:9 ;]
to break or tear asunder: pass., ἁλύσεις, Mark 5:4; Παῦλος, Acts 23:10.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διασπάω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Mark 5:4διεσπάσθαι · he had brokenThough he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him.
- Acts 23:10διασπασθῇ · would tear Paul to piecesThe dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.