1313. diaphoros

Lexicon

diaphoros: Different, various, excellent

Original Word: διαφόρος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: diaphoros
Pronunciation: dee-AH-fo-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-af'-or-os)
Definition: Different, various, excellent
Meaning: differing, different; hence: excellent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

differing, diverse, more excellent.

From diaphero; varying; also surpassing -- differing, divers, more excellent.

see GREEK diaphero

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from diapheró
Definition
varying, excellent
NASB Translation
differ (1), more excellent (2), various (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1313: διάφορος

διάφορος, διάφορον (διαφέρω);

1. different, varying in kind, (Herodotus and following): Romans 12:6; Hebrews 9:10.

2. excellent, surpassing, ((Diodorus), Polybius, Plutarch, others): comparitive διαφορωτερος, Hebrews 1:4; Hebrews 8:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διαφέρω (diapherō), meaning "to carry through" or "to differ."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαφόρος, the concept of distinction or superiority can be found in Hebrew words such as בָּחַר (bachar, Strong's 977), meaning "to choose" or "to select," often implying a choice of something superior or preferred. Another related term is יָתַר (yathar, Strong's 3498), which can mean "to remain" or "to be left over," sometimes used in contexts of superiority or excellence.

Usage: The term διαφόρος is used in the New Testament to describe things that are distinct or superior in nature. It is often used to highlight differences or to emphasize the excellence of one thing over another.

Context: The Greek word διαφόρος appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of distinction or superiority. It is used in contexts where a comparison is being made, often to highlight the excellence or uniqueness of one thing over another. For example, in Hebrews 1:4, the term is used to describe how Jesus is "as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs" (BSB). This usage underscores the superiority of Christ's nature and position in comparison to the angels, emphasizing His divine authority and preeminence.

The word can also be found in Romans 12:6, where it is used to describe the "different" gifts given to believers: "We have different gifts according to the grace given to us" (BSB). Here, διαφόρος highlights the diversity and variety of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, each serving a unique purpose for the edification of the church.

In a broader sense, διαφόρος can be applied to any context where a distinction is made, whether in quality, function, or nature. It serves as a reminder of the diversity and excellence found within God's creation and His divine plan.

Forms and Transliterations

διαφορα διάφορα διαφοροις διαφόροις διάφορον διαφορωτερας διαφορωτέρας διαφορωτερον διαφορώτερον diaphora diáphora diaphorois diaphórois diaphoroteras diaphorotéras diaphorōteras diaphorōtéras diaphoroteron diaphorōteron diaphorṓteron

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 12:6 Adj-ANP
GRK: δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν διάφορα εἴτε προφητείαν
NAS: gifts that differ according
KJV: gifts differing according
INT: having been given to us different whether prophecy

Hebrews 1:4 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: ἀγγέλων ὅσῳ διαφορώτερον παρ' αὐτοὺς
NAS: as He has inherited a more excellent name
KJV: he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name
INT: angels as much as more excellent beyond them

Hebrews 8:6 Adj-GFS-C
GRK: νυνὶ δὲ διαφορωτέρας τέτυχεν λειτουργίας
NAS: He has obtained a more excellent ministry,
KJV: hath he obtained a more excellent ministry,
INT: now moreover a more excellent he has obtained ministry

Hebrews 9:10 Adj-DMP
GRK: πόμασιν καὶ διαφόροις βαπτισμοῖς δικαιώματα
NAS: and drink and various washings,
KJV: drinks, and divers washings, and
INT: drinks and various washings ordinances

Strong's Greek 1313
4 Occurrences

διάφορα — 1 Occ.
διαφορωτέρας — 1 Occ.
διαφορώτερον — 1 Occ.
διαφόροις — 1 Occ.