Lexical Summary diistémi: To separate, to part, to put asunder Original Word: διΐστημι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go further, be parted.From dia and histemi; to stand apart, i.e. (reflexively) to remove, intervene -- go further, be parted, after the space of. see GREEK dia see GREEK histemi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and histémi Definition to set apart, to intervene, make an interval NASB Translation carried (1), farther (1), parted (1), passed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1339: διΐστημιδιΐστημι: 1 aorist διέστησα; 2 aorist διέστην; (from Homer down); to place separately, put asunder, disjoin; in the middle (or passive) and the perfect and 2 aorist active to stand apart, to part, depart: βραχύ δέ διαστήσαντες, namely, ἑαυτούς or τήν ναῦν (cf. Buttmann, 47 (41)), when they had gone a little distance, viz. from the place before mentioned, i. e. having gone a little farther, Acts 27:28; of time: διαστάσης ὥρας μιᾶς one hour having intervened, Luke 22:59; διέστη ἀπ' αὐτῶν parted, withdrew from them, Luke 24:51. Topical Lexicon Concept Overview Strong’s Greek 1339 portrays the action of “standing apart,” whether that separation is measured in time, in physical distance, or in personal presence. Though it appears only three times in the New Testament, each occurrence illuminates a unique aspect of how God orders events and movements within redemptive history. Occurrences and Narrative Setting 1. Luke 22:59 – “About an hour later, another man insisted, ‘Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.’ ” The verb marks the interval between Peter’s earlier denial and this renewed accusation, underscoring the progressive testing of Peter’s faith in the high-stakes setting of Jesus’ trial. Here it measures a short nautical advance, heightening the drama of Paul’s shipwreck narrative and demonstrating the crew’s urgent, step-by-step struggle for survival. The verb describes the decisive moment when the risen Christ physically separates from His disciples on earth and ascends, signaling the close of His earthly ministry and the inauguration of theirs. Range of Meaning Illustrated • Temporal interval – a marker of elapsed time (Luke 22:59). This threefold usage shows the word’s flexibility while maintaining the core idea of “interval” or “gap.” Historical Significance In First-Century Judaea and the wider Greco-Roman world, tracking intervals—whether of time, travel, or relational presence—was critical. Luke, a meticulous historian, employs the verb to anchor his narratives in real chronology and geography, reinforcing the reliability of his account. In Acts, the maritime context reflects common seafaring language of ancient navigation, lending authenticity to the voyage narrative. Theological Significance • Luke 22:59: The passing hour before Peter’s renewed denial illustrates human frailty; yet even this “hour apart” fits within Christ’s foretelling and sovereign plan (Luke 22:34). Ministry Application 1. Trust God in apparent “gaps.” Whether an hour of temptation, a short journey through danger, or a season when Christ seems distant, Scripture records that every interval is under divine supervision. Relationship to Key Biblical Themes • Divine sovereignty over time and space. Summary Though rare, Strong’s Greek 1339 serves as a narrative hinge in pivotal moments: Peter’s refining, Paul’s deliverance, and Christ’s ascension. Each “standing apart” affirms that every interval—temporal, spatial, or personal—unfolds within the purposeful oversight of God, advancing His redemptive plan and equipping His people for faithful service. Forms and Transliterations διαστασης διαστάσης διαστησαντες διαστήσαντες διαστήσεις διεστη διέστη διϊστησι διϊστώσιν diastases diastasēs diastáses diastásēs diastesantes diastēsantes diastḗsantes dieste diestē diéste diéstēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 22:59 V-APA-GFSGRK: καὶ διαστάσης ὡσεὶ ὥρας NAS: an hour had passed, another man KJV: And about the space of one hour INT: And having elapsed about hour Luke 24:51 V-AIA-3S Acts 27:28 V-APA-NMP Strong's Greek 1339 |
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