Strong's Lexicon dianemó: To distribute, to divide, to apportion Original Word: διανέμω Word Origin: From the Greek words διά (dia, meaning "through" or "across") and νέμω (nemo, meaning "to distribute" or "to apportion"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διανέμω, the concept of distribution can be related to Hebrew words like חָלַק (chalak, Strong's H2505), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion." Usage: The verb διανέμω (dianemó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of distributing or apportioning something among a group. It often conveys the idea of dividing resources or responsibilities in a fair and organized manner. This term can be applied to both physical and spiritual distributions, such as the allocation of goods or the distribution of spiritual gifts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of distribution was significant in both civic and familial contexts. Leaders and heads of households were responsible for the fair distribution of resources, whether it be food, land, or wealth. This practice was essential for maintaining social order and ensuring the well-being of the community. In the early Christian church, the distribution of resources was a practical expression of love and unity among believers, reflecting the communal life encouraged by the apostles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and nemó (to parcel out) Definition to distribute, to disseminate NASB Translation spread (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1268: διανέμωδιανέμω: 1 aorist passive διενεμεθην; to distribute, divide, (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, and following): passive εἰς τόν λαόν, to be disseminated, spread, among the people, Acts 4:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spread. From dia and the base of nomos; to distribute, i.e. (of information) to disseminate -- spread. see GREEK dia see GREEK nomos Forms and Transliterations διανεμηθη διανεμηθή διανεμηθῇ διένειμεν dianemethe dianemēthē dianemethêi dianemēthē̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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