Strong's Lexicon diairesis: Division, Distribution Original Word: διαίρεσις Word Origin: From the Greek verb διαίρω (diairō), meaning "to divide" or "to separate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diairesis," the concept of division or distribution can be related to Hebrew words like חֵלֶק (cheleq, Strong's H2506), meaning "portion" or "share." Usage: The term "diairesis" refers to the act of dividing or distributing something into parts. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the distribution of spiritual gifts among believers. The word emphasizes the diversity and variety within the unity of the body of Christ, highlighting how different gifts are given to different individuals for the common good. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of division or distribution was common in various contexts, such as the allocation of land, inheritance, or resources. In the early Christian church, the idea of "diairesis" was significant in understanding how the Holy Spirit apportioned different spiritual gifts to believers, fostering a sense of community and interdependence. This was a radical departure from the individualistic and hierarchical structures prevalent in the surrounding culture. HELPS Word-studies 1243 diaíresis (from 1223 /diá, "through, reaching across," intensifying 138 /hairéomai, "making a personal choice") – properly, God's choice to give sovereign endowments of grace to His people so they can reach out ("across") to others, as His hand extended (cf. 1 Jn 4:17). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diaireó Definition a division NASB Translation varieties (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1243: διαίρεσιςδιαίρεσις, διαιρέσεως, ἡ (διαιρέω, which see); 1. division, distribution, (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, others). 2. distinction, difference, (Plato, Sophocles, p. 267 b. τινα διαίρεσιν ἀγνωσιας τέ καί γνώσεως θήσομεν; others); in particular, a distinction arising from a different distribution to different persons, (A. V. diversity): 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, cf. 1 Corinthians 12:11 διαιροῦν ἰδίᾳ ἑκάστῳ καθώς βούλεται. From diaireo; a distinction or (concretely) variety -- difference, diversity. see GREEK diaireo Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 12:4 N-NFPGRK: Διαιρέσεις δὲ χαρισμάτων NAS: Now there are varieties of gifts, KJV: there are diversities of gifts, INT: varieties moreover of gifts 1 Corinthians 12:5 N-NFP 1 Corinthians 12:6 N-NFP |
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