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διασπάω G1288

G1288 is the Greek word διασπάω, transliterated diaspáō. The King James Version most often renders it plucked asunder.

Word: διασπάωTransliteration: diaspáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember.

Where it comes from

from G1223 (διά) and G4685 (σπάω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

plucked asunder 1×pulled in pieces 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pluck asunder, pull in pieces.

Verses using διασπάω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 5:4 · KJV

Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

Acts 23:10 · KJV

And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1288 mean?

G1288 is the Greek word διασπάω (diaspáō), meaning to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember.

How is G1288 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it plucked asunder (1 time), pulled in pieces (1 time).

How many times does G1288 appear in the Bible?

διασπάω (diaspáō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1288 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G4685 (σπάω).

Nearby entries

G1285 · διασαφέω — to clear thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) declare G1286 · διασείω — to shake thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to…G1287 · διασκορπίζω — to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout…G1289 · διασπείρω — to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively)…G1290 · διασπορά — dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely)…G1291 · διαστέλλομαι — to set (oneself) apart (figuratively…

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