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διασπείρω G1289
G1289 is the Greek word διασπείρω, transliterated diaspeírō. The King James Version most often renders it scattered abroad.
What it means
to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands.
Where it comes from
from G1223 (διά) and G4687 (σπείρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: scatter abroad.
Verses using διασπείρω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 8:1 · KJV
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:4 · KJV
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Acts 11:19 · KJV
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1289 mean?
G1289 is the Greek word διασπείρω (diaspeírō), meaning to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands.
How is G1289 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it scattered abroad (3 times), were (1 time).
How many times does G1289 appear in the Bible?
διασπείρω (diaspeírō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1289 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G4687 (σπείρω).
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