Diermēneuō διερμηνεύω
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| διερμηνεύω | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | diermēneuō |
| Strong's number | G1329 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to interpret |
| Occurrences | 6 in 6 verses |
| Most frequent in | 1 Corinthians (4) |
Diermēneuō (Greek διερμηνεύω, Strong's G1329) is a Greek verb meaning “to interpret”. It occurs 6 times in 6 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
δι-ερμηνεύω
[in LXX: 2Ma.1:36 * ;]
intensive of ἐρμηνεύω, to interpret;
(a) to explain, expound: with accusative, Luk.24:27; absol., 1Co.12:30 14:5 14:13 14:27;
(b) to translate: Act.9:36.†
(AS)
[in LXX: 2Ma.1:36 * ;]
intensive of ἐρμηνεύω, to interpret;
(a) to explain, expound: with accusative, Luk.24:27; absol., 1Co.12:30 14:5 14:13 14:27;
(b) to translate: Act.9:36.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | interpret (4), expounded (1), interpretation (1), let (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | he explained (1), is translated (1), interpret (1), he interprets (1), he may interpret (1), must interpret (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Diermēneuō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 24:27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
Acts
- Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
1 Corinthians
- 1 Corinthians 12:30Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
- 1 Corinthians 14:5I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:13Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
- 1 Corinthians 14:27If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).