Strong's Lexicon diadechomai: To succeed, to receive in turn, to take over Original Word: διαδέχομαι Word Origin: From the Greek words διά (dia, meaning "through" or "across") and δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concepts can be found in terms like יָרַשׁ (yarash, Strong's H3423), meaning "to inherit" or "to possess," and נָחַל (nachal, Strong's H5157), meaning "to receive as an inheritance." Usage: The verb διαδέχομαι (diadechomai) is used to describe the act of succeeding or taking over a position, role, or responsibility from another. It implies a transition or transfer of authority, often in a formal or structured manner. This term is typically used in contexts where one person or group follows another in a sequence or order, such as in leadership or inheritance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of succession was significant, particularly in political, familial, and religious contexts. The orderly transfer of power or responsibility was crucial for maintaining stability and continuity. This idea is reflected in various Greek writings and is also evident in the biblical narrative, where succession often plays a key role in the unfolding of God's plan, such as the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua or the dynastic successions of the kings of Israel and Judah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and dechomai Definition to receive in turn NASB Translation received...in...turn (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1237: διαδέχομαιδιαδέχομαι: 1 aorist διεδεξαμην; properly, to receive through another anything left or bequeathed by him, to receive in succession, receive in turn, succeed to: τήν σκηνήν, the tabernacle, Acts 7:45. (τήν ἀρχήν, τήν βασιλείαν, etc., in Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, others) (Cf. δέχομαι.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance come after. From dia and dechomai; to receive in turn, i.e. (figuratively) succeed to -- come after. see GREEK dia see GREEK dechomai Forms and Transliterations διαδεξαμενοι διαδεξάμενοι διαδεχόμενος διαδεχομένους διαδεχόμενους διάδηλοι διεδέχετο diadexamenoi diadexámenoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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