Pronunciation Guide: dee-as-kor-PID-zoh (with emphasis on the third syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1287: Διασκορπίζω (diaskorpizō) fundamentally means “to scatter abroad, disperse, or distribute widely.” It carries the sense of thoroughly separating or scattering things that were previously together. In biblical…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ad-id’-o-mee Basic Definition Strong’s G1239: Διαδίδωμι (diadidōmi) fundamentally means “to distribute, to divide among many, to give or deliver through.” It conveys the action of systematically distributing something from one source to multiple recipients, often with intentionality and…
Pronunciation Guide: dap-AH-nay Basic Definition Strong’s G1160: δαπάνη (dapane) refers to expense, cost, or charges incurred for a specific purpose. It denotes the financial resources required to complete a project or fulfill an obligation. In biblical context, this term often…
Pronunciation Guide: dap-an-ah’-o (with emphasis on the final syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1159: The Greek word δαπανάω (dapanaō) fundamentally means “to spend, expend, or consume completely.” It refers to the expenditure of resources—whether money, possessions, time, or energy—often with the…
Pronunciation Guide: bee’-os (with stress on the first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G979: βίος (bios) refers to the physical, temporal life, particularly focusing on the means of sustaining life (livelihood, resources, possessions) and the duration of one’s earthly existence. Unlike…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-GOO-ree-on Basic Definition Strong’s G694: ἀργύριον refers to silver money or coinage, derived from the Greek word for silver (ἄργυρος). In biblical contexts, it represents both literal currency and metaphorical value, often appearing in passages about stewardship, betrayal,…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-par-tis-mos’ (emphasis on “tis”) Basic Definition Strong’s G535: ἀπαρτισμός refers to the act of completion or finishing, particularly emphasizing the careful calculation required to ensure successful completion of a project. In its New Testament context, it specifically relates…
