Strong's Lexicon diégésis: Narrative, account Original Word: διήγησις Word Origin: From the Greek verb διηγέομαι (diégéomai), meaning "to narrate" or "to explain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διήγησις, the concept of narrative or account can be related to Hebrew words like סִפּוּר (sippur), meaning "story" or "account." Usage: The term διήγησις refers to a detailed account or narrative. It is used to describe the act of recounting events or stories, often with a focus on clarity and detail. In the context of the New Testament, it is associated with the orderly presentation of events, particularly in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, narratives were a common form of communication, used in both oral and written traditions to convey history, philosophy, and religious teachings. The use of διήγησις in the New Testament reflects the importance of accurately transmitting the account of Jesus and the early Christian community. This was crucial in a time when oral tradition was a primary means of preserving and sharing knowledge. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1335 diḗgesis (from 1334 /diēgéomai, "fully lead, thoroughly conduct, narrate") – properly, a full narration (account), as carefully recorded in an authoritative historical account which is thorough (complete, comprehensive). (Note the intensifying force of the prefix, dia.) See 1334 (diēgeoma). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diégeomai Definition a narrative NASB Translation account (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1335: διήγησιςδιήγησις, διηγήσεως, ἡ (διηγέομαι), "a narration, narrative: Luke 1:1; used of the Gospel narratives also in Eusebius, h. e. 3, 24, 7; 3, 39, 12; cf. Grimm in the Jahrbb. f. deutsche Theol. 1871, p. 36. (Plato, Aristotle, Polybius; Sir. 6:35 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance declaration. From diegeomai; a recital -- declaration. see GREEK diegeomai Forms and Transliterations διηγήσεως διηγησιν διήγησιν διηθείται διήλωσε diegesin diēgēsin diḗgesin diḗgēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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