1352. dio

Lexicon

dio: therefore, for this reason, because of this

Original Word: διό
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Transliteration: dio
Pronunciation: dee-oh'
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-o')
Definition: therefore, for this reason, because of this
Meaning: wherefore, on which account, therefore.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for this reason, therefore, wherefore.

From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently -- for which cause, therefore, wherefore.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK hos

HELPS Word-studies

1352 dió (a conjunction, derived from 1223 /diá, "across to the other side," and the relative pronoun 3739 /hós, "which") – because-therefore; on account of which therefore. Two "directions" are expressed by 1352 (dió) – looking backward ("because") to properly look forward ("therefore").

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dia and hos,
Definition
wherefore, on which account
NASB Translation
reason (1), so then (1), therefore (43), this reason (6), wherefore (1), why (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1352: διό

διό, conjunction equivalent to δἰ ὁ (from Thucydides and Plato down), wherefore, on which account: Matthew 27:8; Luke 1:35; Luke 7:7; Acts 10:29; Romans 1:24; Romans 2:1; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Hebrews 3:7; James 1:21; 1 Peter 1:13, and often. (Cf. Winers Grammar, 445 (414); Buttmann, 233 (200); on Paul's use, see Ellicott on Galatians 4:31.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A compound of διά (dia, Strong's 1223) meaning "through" or "because of" and ὅ (ho, Strong's 3739) meaning "which" or "that."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek conjunction διό, similar logical connectors in Hebrew might include words like לָכֵן (lachen, Strong's 3651) meaning "therefore" or עַל־כֵּן (al-ken, Strong's 5921 + 3651) meaning "for this reason." These Hebrew terms serve a similar function in linking cause and effect or drawing conclusions in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The Greek word διό is used as a conjunction in the New Testament to draw a conclusion or to indicate a reason or result. It is often translated as "therefore" or "for this reason" in English.

Context: The Greek conjunction διό is a logical connector used in the New Testament to indicate a conclusion or a reasoned outcome based on previously stated facts or arguments. It serves to link cause and effect, providing a rationale for the statements that follow. This word appears in various contexts, often to emphasize the logical consequence of a theological or moral teaching.

In the Berean Standard Bible, διό is translated as "therefore" or "for this reason," underscoring its role in drawing conclusions. For example, in Ephesians 5:14, the apostle Paul uses διό to transition from a discussion about spiritual awakening to a call for action: "Therefore it says, 'Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'" Here, διό introduces the scriptural exhortation as a direct consequence of the preceding argument about living as children of light.

Similarly, in Hebrews 12:1, διό is used to connect the preceding chapter's "hall of faith" with an exhortation to perseverance: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us." The use of διό here highlights the logical progression from the examples of faith to the call for steadfastness in the Christian life.

Theologically, διό is significant because it often introduces key doctrinal or ethical conclusions, making it a pivotal word in understanding the flow of argumentation in the New Testament. Its usage reflects the apostolic method of teaching, which frequently involves laying out a theological foundation followed by practical application.

Forms and Transliterations

διο διό διὸ dio dió diò

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 27:8 Conj
GRK: διὸ ἐκλήθη ὁ
NAS: For this reason that field
KJV: Wherefore that field
INT: Therefore was called the

Luke 1:35 Conj
GRK: ἐπισκιάσει σοι διὸ καὶ τὸ
NAS: will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy
KJV: thee: therefore also
INT: will overshadow you therefore also the

Luke 7:7 Conj
GRK: διὸ οὐδὲ ἐμαυτὸν
NAS: for this reason I did not even
KJV: Wherefore neither thought I
INT: therefore neither myself

Acts 10:29 Conj
GRK: διὸ καὶ ἀναντιρρήτως
NAS: That is why I came without
KJV: Therefore came I
INT: Therefore also without objecting

Acts 15:19 Conj
GRK: διὸ ἐγὼ κρίνω
NAS: Therefore it is my judgment
KJV: Wherefore my sentence is,
INT: Therefore I judge

Acts 20:31 Conj
GRK: διὸ γρηγορεῖτε μνημονεύοντες
NAS: Therefore be on the alert,
KJV: Therefore watch, and remember,
INT: Therefore watch remembering

Acts 24:26 Conj
GRK: τοῦ Παύλου διὸ καὶ πυκνότερον
NAS: him by Paul; therefore he also
KJV: him: wherefore he sent for
INT: Paul therefore also often

Acts 25:26 Conj
GRK: οὐκ ἔχω διὸ προήγαγον αὐτὸν
NAS: to my lord. Therefore I have brought him before
KJV: unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought
INT: nothing I have Therefore I brought forth him

Acts 26:3 Conj
GRK: καὶ ζητημάτων διὸ δέομαι μακροθύμως
NAS: [the] Jews; therefore I beg
KJV: the Jews: wherefore I beseech
INT: also questions therefore I implore [you] patiently

Acts 27:25 Conj
GRK: διὸ εὐθυμεῖτε ἄνδρες
NAS: Therefore, keep up your courage, men,
KJV: Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer:
INT: Therefore take heart men

Acts 27:34 Conj
GRK: διὸ παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς
NAS: Therefore I encourage you to take
KJV: Wherefore I pray you
INT: Therefore I exhort you

Romans 1:24 Conj
GRK: Διὸ παρέδωκεν αὐτοὺς
NAS: Therefore God gave them over
KJV: Wherefore God also
INT: Therefore gave up them

Romans 2:1 Conj
GRK: Διὸ ἀναπολόγητος εἶ
NAS: Therefore you have no excuse,
KJV: Therefore thou art inexcusable,
INT: Therefore inexcusable you are

Romans 4:22 Conj
GRK: διὸ καὶ ἐλογίσθη
NAS: Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED
KJV: And therefore it was imputed to him
INT: therefore also it was credited

Romans 13:5 Conj
GRK: διὸ ἀνάγκη ὑποτάσσεσθαι
NAS: Therefore it is necessary
KJV: Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject,
INT: Therefore necessary [it is] to be subject

Romans 15:7 Conj
GRK: Διὸ προσλαμβάνεσθε ἀλλήλους
NAS: Therefore, accept one another,
KJV: Wherefore receive ye one another,
INT: Therefore receive you one another

Romans 15:22 Conj
GRK: Διὸ καὶ ἐνεκοπτόμην
NAS: For this reason I have often
KJV: For which cause also I have been
INT: Therefore also I was hindered

1 Corinthians 12:3 Conj
GRK: διὸ γνωρίζω ὑμῖν
NAS: Therefore I make known to you that no
KJV: Wherefore I give you
INT: Therefore I give to know you

1 Corinthians 14:13 Conj
GRK: Διὸ ὁ λαλῶν
NAS: Therefore let one who speaks
INT: Therefore he that speaks

2 Corinthians 1:20 Conj
GRK: τό Ναί διὸ καὶ δι'
NAS: in Him they are yes; therefore also
INT: [is] the yes therefore and in

2 Corinthians 2:8 Conj
GRK: διὸ παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς
NAS: Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm
KJV: Wherefore I beseech you
INT: Therefore I exhort you

2 Corinthians 4:13 Conj
GRK: γεγραμμένον Ἐπίστευσα διὸ ἐλάλησα καὶ
NAS: I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE,
KJV: I believed, and therefore have I spoken;
INT: has been written I believed therefore I spoke also

2 Corinthians 4:13 Conj
GRK: ἡμεῖς πιστεύομεν διὸ καὶ λαλοῦμεν
NAS: believe, therefore we also
KJV: believe, and therefore speak;
INT: we believe therefore also we speak

2 Corinthians 4:16 Conj
GRK: Διὸ οὐκ ἐγκακοῦμεν
NAS: Therefore we do not lose heart,
KJV: For which cause we faint not;
INT: Therefore not we faint

2 Corinthians 5:9 Conj
GRK: διὸ καὶ φιλοτιμούμεθα
NAS: Therefore we also
KJV: Wherefore we labour, that,
INT: Therefore also we are ambitious

Strong's Greek 1352
53 Occurrences

διὸ — 53 Occ.