Berean Strong's Lexicon diastolé: Distinction, difference Original Word: διαστολή Word Origin: From the Greek verb διαστέλλω (diastellō), meaning "to distinguish" or "to set apart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diastolé," the concept of distinction can be related to Hebrew terms like בָּדַל (badal), meaning "to separate" or "to divide." Usage: The term "diastolé" refers to a distinction or difference between things. In the New Testament, it is used to denote a separation or differentiation, often in the context of distinguishing between groups or categories, such as between Jews and Gentiles or between clean and unclean. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, distinctions were often made between various social, ethnic, and religious groups. The early Christian community grappled with these distinctions, especially as the Gospel spread beyond Jewish communities to Gentile populations. The concept of "diastolé" would have been significant in discussions about the inclusivity of the Gospel and the breaking down of traditional barriers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diastelló Definition a separation, a difference NASB Translation distinction (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1293: διαστολήδιαστολή, διαστολῆς, ἡ (διαστέλλω, cf. ἀνατολή), a distinction, difference: Romans 3:22; Romans 10:12; of the difference of the sounds made by musical instruments, 1 Corinthians 14:7. ((Aristotle, Theophrastus), Polybius, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance difference, distinction. From diastellomai; a variation -- difference, distinction. see GREEK diastellomai Forms and Transliterations διαστολη διαστολή διαστολὴ διαστολην διαστολήν διαστολὴν diastole diastolē diastolḗ diastolḕ diastolen diastolēn diastolḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 3:22 N-NFSGRK: γάρ ἐστιν διαστολή NAS: for there is no distinction; KJV: there is no difference: INT: indeed there is distinction Romans 10:12 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 14:7 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1293 |