Strong's Lexicon dióktés: Persecutor Original Word: διώκτης Word Origin: From the Greek verb διώκω (diṓkō), meaning "to pursue" or "to persecute." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of persecution is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, though not with a direct one-to-one lexical equivalent. However, the idea can be related to words like רָדַף (radaph, Strong's H7291), meaning "to pursue" or "to chase," often used in contexts of pursuing enemies or those fleeing. Usage: The term διώκτης (dióktés) is used in the New Testament to describe someone who actively pursues or harasses others, particularly in the context of religious persecution. It conveys a sense of aggressive pursuit with the intent to oppress or harm. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, religious and political tensions often led to persecution. Early Christians faced significant opposition from both Jewish authorities and Roman officials. The term διώκτης would have been understood in this context as someone who actively sought to suppress the burgeoning Christian faith, often through violent means. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1376 diṓktēs – a persecutor; one who pursues ("hunt down"), used only in 1 Tim 1:13. See 1377 (diōkō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diókó Definition a persecutor NASB Translation persecutor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1376: διώκτηςδιώκτης, διωκτου, ὁ (διώκω), a persecutor: 1 Timothy 1:13. Not found in secular writings. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance persecutor. From dioko; a persecutor -- persecutor. see GREEK dioko Forms and Transliterations διωκτην διώκτην diokten diōktēn diṓkten diṓktēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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