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διασκορπίζω G1287
G1287 is the Greek word διασκορπίζω, transliterated diaskorpízō. The King James Version most often renders it wasted.
What it means
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.
Where it comes from
from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste.
Verses using διασκορπίζω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 25:24 · KJV
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Matthew 25:26 · KJV
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Luke 1:51 · KJV
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 15:13 · KJV
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
Luke 16:1 · KJV
And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1287 mean?
G1287 is the Greek word διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō), meaning to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.
How is G1287 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wasted (2 times), hast (1 time), have (1 time), scattered (1 time).
How many times does G1287 appear in the Bible?
διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1287 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω).
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