Strong's Lexicon diabainó: To cross over, to pass through, to go across Original Word: διαβαίνω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia, meaning "through" or "across") and the verb βαίνω (baino, meaning "to go" or "to walk"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of crossing over is עָבַר (abar, Strong's Hebrew 5674), which also means to pass over, cross, or traverse. Usage: The verb διαβαίνω (diabainó) is used in the New Testament to describe the action of crossing over or passing through a physical space, such as a body of water or a geographical boundary. It conveys the idea of movement from one side to another, often implying a transition or a significant change in location or state. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, crossing bodies of water or geographical boundaries often held significant cultural and symbolic meaning. Such actions could represent a transition into new territories, the overcoming of obstacles, or the fulfillment of divine promises. In the biblical context, crossing over often signifies God's deliverance and guidance, as seen in the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and the Jordan River. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and the same as basis Definition to step across NASB Translation come over (2), passed through (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1224: διαβαίνωδιαβαίνω: 2 aorist διέβην, infinitive διαβῆναι, participle διαβάς; as in Greek writings from Homer down; (Pliny,pertranseo); to pass through, cross over; a. transitively: τήν θάλασσαν ὡς διά ξηρᾶς, Hebrews 11:29. b. intransitive: πρός τινα, Luke 16:26; εἰς with the accusative of place, Acts 16:9; (for עָבַר, 1 Samuel 13:7). From dia and the base of basis; to cross -- come over, pass (through). see GREEK dia see GREEK basis Englishman's Concordance Luke 16:26 V-ANAGRK: οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς NAS: who wish to come over from here KJV: they which would pass from hence INT: they who desire to pass from here to Acts 16:9 V-APA-NMS Hebrews 11:29 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 1224 |
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