◄ 1301. diatéreó ►
Strong's Lexicon diatéreó: To keep, to preserve, to maintain Original Word: διατηρέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diatéreó Pronunciation: dee-at-ay-reh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (dee-at-ay-reh'-o) Definition: To keep, to preserve, to maintain Meaning: I keep safe, hold fast. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and τηρέω (téreó, meaning "to keep" or "to guard"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8104 שָׁמַר (shamar): To keep, guard, observe, give heed - This Hebrew word shares a similar meaning with διατηρέω, emphasizing the act of guarding or keeping something with care. Usage: The verb διατηρέω (diatéreó) conveys the idea of thoroughly keeping or preserving something with care and attention. It implies a diligent and intentional effort to maintain the state or condition of an object, concept, or relationship. In the New Testament, it is often used in contexts where faithfulness, obedience, or careful observance is emphasized. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of keeping or preserving was significant in various aspects of life, including legal, religious, and social contexts. The idea of maintaining traditions, laws, or covenants was crucial for societal stability and personal integrity. In the Jewish tradition, the meticulous observance of the Law and commandments was a central aspect of religious life, reflecting a commitment to God's covenant. HELPS Word-studies 1301 diatēréō (from 1223 /diá, "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5083 /tēréō, "guard") – properly, thoroughly keep (very carefully) to ensure final safety (staying intact for "successful final delivery"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dia and téreó Definition to keep carefully NASB Translation keep...free (1), treasured (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1301: διατηρέω διατηρέω, διατήρω; 3 person singular imperfect διετήρει; to keep continually or carefully (see διά, C. 2): Luke 2:51 (Genesis 37:11); ἐμαυτόν ἐκ τίνος (cf. τηρεῖν ἐκ τίνος, John 17:15), to keep oneself (pure) from a thing, Acts 15:29; ἀπό τίνος for שָׁמַר followed by מִן, Psalm 11:8 (). (Plato, Demosthenes, Polybius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance keep. From dia and tereo; to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly -- keep. see GREEK dia see GREEK tereo Forms and Transliterations διατετηρημένον διατηρεί διατηρείν διατηρήσεις διατηρήσετε διατήρησιν διατήρησόν διατηρουντες διατηρούντες διατηροῦντες διατηρούσιν διατηρών διετηρει διετήρει διετηρήθης διετήρησε διετηρούντο diaterountes diateroûntes diatērountes diatēroûntes dieterei dietērei dietḗrei Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 2:51 V-IIA-3S GRK: μήτηρ αὐτοῦ διετήρει πάντα τὰ NAS: to them; and His mother treasured all KJV: his mother kept all these INT: mother of him treasured up all these Acts 15:29 V-PPA-NMP GRK: ἐξ ὧν διατηροῦντες ἑαυτοὺς εὖ NAS: and from fornication; if you keep yourselves KJV: which if ye keep yourselves, INT: from which keeping yourselves well Strong's Greek 1301 2 Occurrences διατηροῦντες — 1 Occ. διετήρει — 1 Occ.