Strong's Lexicon dialuó: To dissolve, to break up, to disperse, to release. Original Word: διαλύω Word Origin: From the Greek words διά (dia, meaning "through" or "across") and λύω (luó, meaning "to loosen" or "to release"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαλύω, the concept of dissolution or breaking apart can be related to Hebrew terms such as פָּרַר (parar, Strong's H6565), meaning "to break" or "to frustrate," and פָּרַד (parad, Strong's H6504), meaning "to separate" or "to divide." Usage: The verb διαλύω (dialuó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of dissolving or breaking up something that is united or whole. It can refer to the physical act of breaking apart or dispersing, as well as metaphorically to the dissolution of relationships or agreements. The term implies a transition from a state of unity or cohesion to one of separation or disintegration. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of dissolution was often associated with the breaking of social or political bonds, as well as the physical disintegration of materials. The term would have been understood in both literal and metaphorical contexts, reflecting the importance of unity and cohesion in ancient societies. In the biblical context, the idea of dissolution can also carry spiritual implications, such as the breaking of covenants or the dispersal of communities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and luó Definition to break up NASB Translation dispersed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1262: διαλύωδιαλύω: 1 aorist passive διελυθην; to dissolve (cf. διά C. 4): in Acts 5:36 of a body of men broken up and dispersed, as often in Greek writings. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scatter. From dia and luo; to dissolve utterly -- scatter. see GREEK dia see GREEK luo Forms and Transliterations διαλέλυται διάλυε διαλυθή διαλύον διαμαρτάνοντες διαμάρτητε διαμαρτυρία διελυθησαν διελύθησαν διελύοντο διελύσαμεν dieluthesan dieluthēsan dielythesan dielythēsan dielýthesan dielýthēsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |