Home›Strong's concordance›G1294
διαστρέφω G1294
G1294 is the Greek word διαστρέφω, transliterated diastréphō. The King James Version most often renders it perverse.
What it means
to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt.
Where it comes from
from G1223 (διά) and G4762 (στρέφω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: perverse(-rt), turn away.
Verses using διαστρέφω
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 17:17 · KJV
Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Luke 9:41 · KJV
And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
Luke 23:2 · KJV
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Acts 13:8 · KJV
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Acts 13:10 · KJV
And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Acts 20:30 · KJV
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Philippians 2:15 · KJV
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Common questions
What does Strong's G1294 mean?
G1294 is the Greek word διαστρέφω (diastréphō), meaning to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt.
How is G1294 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it perverse (3 times), fellow perverting (1 time), turn away (1 time), pervert (1 time), perverse things (1 time).
How many times does G1294 appear in the Bible?
διαστρέφω (diastréphō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1294 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G4762 (στρέφω).
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.