Berean Strong's Lexicon diischurizomai: To insist, to assert strongly, to affirm emphatically Original Word: διϊσχυρίζομαι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "δι-" (di-), meaning "through" or "thoroughly," and "ἰσχυρίζομαι" (ischurizomai), meaning "to assert" or "to affirm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διϊσχυρίζομαι, similar concepts of strong assertion or insistence can be found in Hebrew words like "אָמַר" (amar, Strong's H559), meaning "to say" or "to declare," especially when used emphatically. Usage: The verb διϊσχυρίζομαι is used to describe a strong assertion or insistence on a particular point or fact. It conveys a sense of confidence and determination in the statement being made. In the New Testament, it is often used in contexts where individuals are making emphatic declarations or affirmations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and the art of persuasion were highly valued. The ability to assert one's position strongly and convincingly was an important skill, especially in legal and public settings. The use of διϊσχυρίζομαι reflects this cultural emphasis on strong verbal affirmation and the importance of standing firm in one's convictions. HELPS Word-studies 1340 diis [The high level of personal self-involvement (personal interest) of this action ("intense asserting") accounts for why it is always in the Gk middle voice.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and ischurizomai (to rely on something, feel confident); from ischuros Definition to lean upon, affirm confidently NASB Translation insist (1), insisting (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1340: διϊσχυρίζομαιδιϊσχυρίζομαι (L WH διϊσχυρίζομαι (see Iota)): imperfect διισχυριζομην; 1. to lean upon. 2. to affirm stoutly, to assert confidently: Luke 22:59; Acts 12:15. (Lysias, Isaeus, Plato, Demosthenes, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 6, 4; Aelian hist. an. 7, 18; Dio Cassius, 57, 23; others.) δικάζω[δικάζω; 1 aorist passive ἐδικασθην; from Homer down; "to judge, pass judgment: absolutely, Luke 6:37 Tr marginal reading (others, καταδικάζω. From dia and a derivative of ischuros; to stout it through, i.e. Asservate -- confidently (constantly) affirm. see GREEK dia see GREEK ischuros Englishman's Concordance Luke 22:59 V-IIM/P-3SGRK: ἄλλος τις διισχυρίζετο λέγων Ἐπ' NAS: another man [began] to insist, saying, KJV: after another confidently affirmed, saying, INT: other a certain strongly affirmed saying In Acts 12:15 V-IIM/P-3S |
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