Strong's Lexicon diógmos: Persecution Original Word: διωγμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διώκω (diṓkō), meaning "to pursue" or "to persecute." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διωγμός, the concept of persecution can be related to terms like רָדַף (radaph), meaning "to pursue" or "to chase," which is used in contexts of oppression or pursuit by enemies (e.g., Psalm 7:1). Usage: The term διωγμός (diógmos) refers to the act of pursuing someone with the intent to oppress, harass, or cause suffering, particularly because of their beliefs or identity. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the persecution faced by early Christians due to their faith in Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, Christians were often viewed with suspicion and hostility. The early church faced persecution from both Jewish authorities and Roman officials. This persecution ranged from social ostracism and economic hardship to physical violence and martyrdom. The term διωγμός captures the intensity of these trials and the steadfastness required of believers to endure them. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1375 diōgmós (from 1377 /diṓkō, "follow, pursue") – properly, pursuit (chase); persecution – literally, "the hunt to bring someone down like an animal," trying to suppress (punish) their convictions. See 1377 (diōkō). 1375 /diōgmós ("religious persecution") literally refers to those seeking to punish God's messengers with a vengeance – like a hunter trying to conquer (obliterate) someone as their "catch." [1375 (diōgmós) is used in ancient and biblical Greek for persecution (hostility) shown by confused, spiritual "leaders." For example, it applies to the Roman Emperor, Decius ( NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diókó Definition persecution NASB Translation persecution (5), persecutions (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1375: διωγμόςδιωγμός, διωγμοῦ, ὁ (διώκω), persecution: Matthew 13:21; Mark 4:17; Mark 10:30; Acts 8:1; Acts 13:50; Romans 8:35; plural, 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:11 (from Aeschylus down). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance persecution. From dioko; persecution -- persecution. see GREEK dioko Forms and Transliterations διωγμοις διωγμοίς διωγμοῖς διωγμον διωγμόν διωγμὸν διωγμος διωγμός διωγμὸς διωγμου διωγμού διωγμοῦ διωγμους διωγμούς διωγμοὺς διωγμων διωγμών διωγμῶν διωθείσθε diogmois diogmoîs diōgmois diōgmoîs diogmon diogmòn diogmôn diōgmon diōgmòn diōgmōn diōgmō̂n diogmos diogmòs diōgmos diōgmòs diogmou diogmoû diōgmou diōgmoû diogmous diogmoùs diōgmous diōgmoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:21 N-GMSGRK: θλίψεως ἢ διωγμοῦ διὰ τὸν NAS: or persecution arises KJV: or persecution ariseth INT: tribulation or persecution on account of the Mark 4:17 N-GMS Mark 10:30 N-GMP Acts 8:1 N-NMS Acts 13:50 N-AMS Romans 8:35 N-NMS 2 Corinthians 12:10 N-DMP 2 Thessalonians 1:4 N-DMP 2 Timothy 3:11 N-DMP 2 Timothy 3:11 N-AMP Strong's Greek 1375 |
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