1251. diakouó
Strong's Lexicon
diakouó: To hear thoroughly, to listen intently

Original Word: διακούω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: diakouó
Pronunciation: dee-ah-koo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ak-oo'-om-ahee)
Definition: To hear thoroughly, to listen intently
Meaning: I hear throughout, of a judicial hearing.

Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and the verb ἀκούω (akouo, meaning "to hear" or "to listen").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of hearing is שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's Hebrew 8085), which also means to hear, listen, or obey.

Usage: The verb διακούω (diakouó) conveys the idea of listening with intent and understanding, often implying a thorough or complete hearing. It suggests not just the act of hearing sounds, but an attentive and discerning listening that seeks to comprehend and respond appropriately.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, listening was considered an important skill, especially in the context of oral traditions and teachings. The ability to hear and understand was crucial for learning and passing on knowledge. In the Jewish context, listening was also a key aspect of religious life, as the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) begins with the command to "hear" (שְׁמַע, shema) and underscores the importance of listening to God's commandments.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from dia and akouó
Definition
to give a hearing to
NASB Translation
give...a hearing (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1251: διακούω

διακούω: future διακούσομαί; properly, to hear one through, hear to the end, hear with care, hear fully, (cf. διά, C. 2) (Xenophon, Plato, and following): of a judge trying a cause, Acts 23:35; so in Deuteronomy 1:16; Dio Cass. 36, 53 (36).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hear.

Middle voice from dia and akouo; to hear throughout, i.e. Patiently listen (to a prisoner's plea) -- hear.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK akouo

Forms and Transliterations
διακούετε Διακουσομαι Διακούσομαί διακούων Diakousomai Diakoúsomaí
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 23:35 V-FIM-1S
GRK: Διακούσομαί σου ἔφη
NAS: he said, I will give you a hearing after
KJV: I will hear thee, said he,
INT: I will hear fully you he said

Strong's Greek 1251
1 Occurrence


Διακούσομαί — 1 Occ.

















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