Strong's Lexicon diexodos: Way out, exit, crossroads, highways Original Word: διέξοδος Word Origin: From the Greek words διά (dia, meaning "through") and ἔξοδος (exodos, meaning "exit" or "way out") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diexodos," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like דֶּרֶךְ (derek, Strong's H1870), meaning "way" or "path," which also conveys the idea of a journey or decision point. Usage: The term "diexodos" is used to describe a thoroughfare or a place where roads meet, such as a crossroads or highway. It conveys the idea of a point of decision or a place where paths diverge, often symbolizing opportunities or choices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, crossroads were significant as places of meeting and decision-making. They were often seen as strategic locations for trade, communication, and travel. In a biblical context, crossroads can symbolize moments of choice or divine encounter, reflecting the broader theme of God's guidance and the paths of righteousness. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1327: διέξοδοςδιέξοδος, διεξοδου, ἡ; from Herodotus down; a way out through, outlet, exit: διέξοδοι τῶν ὁδῶν, Matthew 22:9, literally, ways through which ways go out, i. e. according to the context and the design of the parable places before the city where the roads from the country terminate, therefore outlets of the country highways, the same being also their entrances; (cf. Obadiah 1:14; Ezekiel 21:21; the R. V. renders it partings of the highways). The phrase figuratively represents the territory of heathen nations, into which the apostles were about to go forth (as is well shown by Fischer, De vitiis lexamples N. T., p. 634ff). Used of the boundaries of countries, it is equivalent to the Hebrew תּוצָאות, Numbers 34:4f, 8f, and often in the book of Joshua (cf. Rieder, Die zusammen gesetzten Verba as above with p. 18. Others understand the crossings or thoroughfares here to represent the most frequented spots.) STRONGS NT 1327a: διερμηνείαδιερμηνεία, διερμηνειας, ἡ (διερμηνεύω, which see), interpretation: of obscure utterances, 1 Corinthians 12:10 L text (not yet found elsewhere.) From dia and exodos; an outlet through, i.e. Probably an open square (from which roads diverge) -- highway. see GREEK dia see GREEK exodos |
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