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διαφέρω

diapherōto spread/surpassHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb13 occurrences8 books13 verses

Definition

δια-φέρω

[in LXX for שְׁנָא (שְׁנָא (Daniel 7:1-28 only); 1 Kings 17:39, Esther 3:13, al. ;]

1. trans.,

(a) to carry through: before διά, Mark 11:16;

(b) to carry about, spread abroad: pass., Acts 13:49; 27:27.

2. Intrans.,

(a) to differ: τὰ διαφέροντα, Romans 2:18, Philippians 1:10 (R, mg., but see infr.); impers., διαφέρει, it makes a difference, it matters: Galatians 2:6;

(b) to excel: with genitive Matthew 6:26; 10:31; 12:12, Luke 12:7, 24, 1 Corinthians 15:41, Galatians 4:1; τὰ διαφέροντα, Romans 2:18, Philippians 1:10 (R, txt.; for discussion and reff. see ICC on Ro, Phi, ll. with).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

13 total
  1. Matthew 6:26διαφέρετε · more valuable
    Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
  2. Matthew 10:31διαφέρετε · are worth more
    So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  3. Matthew 12:12διαφέρει · more valuable is
    How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
  4. Mark 11:16διενέγκῃ · to carry
    And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.
  5. Luke 12:7διαφέρετε · you are worth more
    And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  6. Luke 12:24διαφέρετε · valuable you are
    Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!
  7. Acts 13:49διεφέρετο · spread
    And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.
  8. Acts 27:27διαφερομένων · were still being driven
    On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea. About midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land.
  9. Romans 2:18διαφέροντα · is superior
    …if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
  10. 1 Corinthians 15:41διαφέρει · differs
    The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
  11. Galatians 2:6διαφέρει · makes no difference
    But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
  12. Galatians 4:1διαφέρει · he is no different
    What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.
  13. Philippians 1:10διαφέροντα · is best
    …so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,