Lexicon dierméneutés: Interpreter Original Word: διερμηνευτής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance interpreter. From diermeneuo; an explainer -- interpreter. see GREEK diermeneuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dierméneuó Definition an explainer, an interpreter NASB Translation interpreter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1328: διερμηνευτήςδιερμηνευτής, διερμηνευτου, ὁ (διερμηνεύω, which see), an interpreter: 1 Corinthians 14:28 (L Tr WH marginal reading ἑρμηνευτής.). (Ecclesiastical writings.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the Greek verb διερμηνεύω (diermēneuō), meaning "to interpret" or "to translate."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διερμηνευτής, the concept of interpretation is present in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word פָּתַר (pathar, Strong's H6622) is used in the context of interpreting dreams, as seen in the story of Joseph (Genesis 40:8). Another related term is מְתוּרְגָּמָן (meturgeman), which refers to an interpreter or translator, though it is not directly found in the biblical text but in later Jewish literature. Usage: The term διερμηνευτής is used in the New Testament to refer to someone who interprets or translates spoken words, especially in the context of spiritual gifts and the interpretation of tongues. Context: The Greek term διερμηνευτής appears in the New Testament in the context of spiritual gifts, particularly in 1 Corinthians 12-14, where the Apostle Paul discusses the use of tongues and the need for interpretation within the church. The role of the διερμηνευτής is crucial for edification, as it allows the congregation to understand and be built up by the message being conveyed in a language unknown to them. Forms and Transliterations διερμηνευτης διερμηνευτής diermeneutes diermeneutḗs diermēneutēs diermēneutḗsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |