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διασπορά G1290
G1290 is the Greek word διασπορά, transliterated diasporá. The King James Version most often renders it dispersed.
What it means
dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries.
Where it comes from
from G1289 (διασπείρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (which are) scattered (abroad).
Verses using διασπορά
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
John 7:35 · KJV
Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
James 1:1 · KJV
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
1 Peter 1:1 · KJV
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Common questions
What does Strong's G1290 mean?
G1290 is the Greek word διασπορά (diasporá), meaning dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries.
How is G1290 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dispersed (1 time), scattered abroad (1 time), scattered (1 time).
How many times does G1290 appear in the Bible?
διασπορά (diasporá) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1290 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1289 (διασπείρω).
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