Strong's Lexicon dioper: therefore, for this reason Original Word: διόπερ Word Origin: A compound of διό (dio, Strong's 1352) and περ (per, an emphatic particle) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek conjunction διόπερ, similar logical connectors in Hebrew might include לָכֵן (lachen, Strong's 3651), which also means "therefore" or "thus." Usage: The Greek conjunction διόπερ is used to express a logical conclusion or result, often translated as "therefore" or "for this reason." It serves to connect a preceding statement with its consequent action or rationale, emphasizing the logical or causal relationship between them. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and literature, conjunctions like διόπερ were essential for constructing logical arguments and narratives. They helped speakers and writers articulate the flow of reasoning, which was a valued skill in both philosophical discourse and everyday communication. In the New Testament, such conjunctions are used to clarify theological arguments and ethical teachings, reflecting the logical structure of early Christian thought. HELPS Word-studies 1355 dióper (a conjunction, derived from 1352 /dió, "because-therefore" and 4007 (per), an emphatic particle meaning "indeed") – properly, "it emphatically follows that . . . ". NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dio and per Definition for which very reason NASB Translation therefore (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1355: διόπερδιόπερ, conjunction (from διό and the enclitic particle περ (which see)) (from Thucydides down); on which very account (A. V. wherefore): 1 Corinthians 8:13 (Treg. διό περ); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance for this reason, therefore, wherefore. From dio and per; on which very account -- wherefore. see GREEK dio see GREEK per Forms and Transliterations διοπερ διόπερ dioper dióperLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |