Strong's Lexicon diatrophé: Sustenance, nourishment, maintenance Original Word: διατροφή Word Origin: From the Greek verb διατρέφω (diatrephō), meaning "to nourish" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diatrophé," the concept of sustenance and provision is reflected in Hebrew words like מָזוֹן (mazon, Strong's H3978) meaning "food" or "provision," and לֶחֶם (lechem, Strong's H3899) meaning "bread" or "food." Usage: The term "diatrophé" refers to the provision of food and the necessities required for sustaining life. It encompasses the idea of nourishment and maintenance, both physically and, by extension, spiritually. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of providing for one's needs or the needs of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "diatrophé" was integral to daily life, as food and sustenance were central to survival and community living. The provision of food was often associated with hospitality, care, and the social responsibility of supporting family and community members. In the early Christian context, sharing meals and providing for the needy were seen as expressions of love and fellowship. HELPS Word-studies 1305 diatrophḗ (from 1223 /diá, "thoroughly," intensifying 5610 /hṓra, "food, supplies") – properly, adequate provision (ample supplies) – as God defines sufficiency (used only in 1 Tim 6:8). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and trophé Definition food, nourishment NASB Translation food (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1305: διατροφήδιατροφή, διατροφης ἡ (διατρέφω, to support), sustenance: 1 Timothy 6:8. (Xenophon, vect. 4, 49; Menander quoted in Stobaeus, floril. 61, 1 (vol. ii. 386, Gaisf. edition); Diodorus 19, 32; Epictetus ench. 12; Josephus, Antiquities 2, 5, 7; 4, 8, 21; often in Plutarch; 1 Macc. 6:49.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance food, nourishmentFrom a compound of dia and trepho; nourishment -- food. see GREEK dia see GREEK trepho Forms and Transliterations διατροφας διατροφάς διατροφὰς diatrophas diatrophàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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