Strong's Lexicon dialegomai: To discuss, to reason, to argue, to speak Original Word: διαλέγομαι Word Origin: From διά (dia, meaning "through" or "across") and λέγω (lego, meaning "to speak" or "to say") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to dialegomai, the concept of reasoning and discussing can be seen in Hebrew words like יָכַח (yakach, Strong's H3198), which means to argue or to reason. Usage: The Greek verb διαλέγομαι (dialegomai) primarily means to engage in a dialogue or discussion, often involving reasoning or argumentation. It implies a back-and-forth exchange of ideas, typically with the goal of reaching a deeper understanding or persuading others. In the New Testament, it is used to describe Paul's method of teaching and reasoning with both Jews and Gentiles about the truths of the Gospel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, dialogue and debate were common methods of teaching and learning. Philosophers like Socrates and Plato used dialogue as a means to explore philosophical ideas. In the Jewish tradition, rabbis often engaged in discussions and debates over the interpretation of the Scriptures. The use of dialegomai in the New Testament reflects this cultural context, where public discourse and reasoning were valued as means of exploring and understanding truth. HELPS Word-studies 1256 dialégomai (from 1223 /diá, "through, from one side across to the other," which intensifies 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, "getting a conclusion across" by exchanging thoughts (logic) – "mingling thought with thought, to ponder (revolve in the mind)" (J. Thayer). 1256 /dialégomai ("getting a conclusion across") occurs 13 times in the NT, usually of believers exercising "dialectical reasoning." This is the process of giving and receiving information with someone to reach deeper understanding – a "going back-and-forth" of thoughts and ideas so people can better know the Lord (His word, will). Doing this is perhaps the most telling characteristic of the growing Christian! [1256 (dialégomai) is the root of the English term, "dialogue."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and legó Definition to discuss, to address, to preach NASB Translation addressed (1), argued (1), carrying on a discussion (1), discussed (1), discussing (1), reasoned (2), reasoning (4), talking (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1256: διαλέγομαιδιαλέγομαι; imperfect διελεγομην; (1 aorist 3 person singular διελέξατο (L T Tr WH in Acts 17:2; Acts 18:19)); 1 aorist διελεχθην; (middle of διαλέγω, to select, distingish); 1. to think different things with oneself, mingle thought with thought (cf. διαλογίζομαι); to ponder, revolve in mind; so in Homer. 2. as very frequent in Attic, to converse, discourse with one, argue, discuss: absolutely, Acts ( Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss (in argument or exhortation) -- dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak. see GREEK dia see GREEK lego Englishman's Concordance Mark 9:34 V-AIP-3PGRK: ἀλλήλους γὰρ διελέχθησαν ἐν τῇ NAS: for on the way they had discussed with one another KJV: the way they had disputed among INT: one another indeed they had been discussing along the Acts 17:2 V-AIM-3S Acts 17:17 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 18:4 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 18:19 V-AIM-3S Acts 19:8 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 19:9 V-PPM/P-NMS Acts 20:7 V-IIM/P-3S Acts 20:9 V-PPM/P-GMS Acts 24:12 V-PPM/P-AMS Acts 24:25 V-PPM/P-GMS Hebrews 12:5 V-PIM/P-3S Jude 1:9 V-IIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 1256 |
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