Strong's Lexicon diorussó: To dig through, to break through Original Word: διόρυσσω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia, meaning "through") and the verb ὀρύσσω (orussó, meaning "to dig"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of breaking through or digging through is not directly paralleled in a single Hebrew word, but similar ideas can be found in contexts involving theft or breach, such as in the Hebrew verb גָּנַב (ganab, Strong's 1589), meaning "to steal." Usage: The verb διόρυσσω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of digging through or breaking through a barrier, often with the intent of gaining access to something valuable or hidden. It conveys the idea of penetration or breaching, typically in the context of theft or unauthorized entry. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, homes were often constructed with mud-brick walls, which could be relatively easily breached by thieves. The act of "digging through" a wall was a common method for burglars to enter a house and steal valuables. This cultural context highlights the vulnerability of earthly treasures and the need for vigilance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and orussó Definition to dig through (as of breaking into a house) NASB Translation break (2), broken (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1358: διορύσσωδιορύσσω; passive, 1 aorist infinitive διορυχθῆναι (Matthew 24:43 T Tr WH; Luke 12:39 T WH Trmarginal reading); 2 aorist infinitive διορυγῆναι (cf. WHs Appendix, p. 170; from Homer down); to dig through: a house (Xenophon, symp. 4, 30; Job 24:16 the Sept.), Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:39; absolutely, Matthew 6:19f (Winers Grammar, 594 (552); Buttmann, 146 (127)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break through. From dia and orusso; to penetrate burglariously -- break through (up). see GREEK dia see GREEK orusso Forms and Transliterations διορυγήναι διορύξει διόρυξον διορύσσουσι διορυσσουσιν διορύσσουσιν διορυχθηναι διορυχθῆναι διώρυξα διώρυξεν dioruchthenai dioruchthēnai diorussousin diorychthenai diorychthênai diorychthēnai diorychthē̂nai dioryssousin diorýssousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:19 V-PIA-3PGRK: ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσιν καὶ κλέπτουσιν NAS: and where thieves break in and steal. KJV: where thieves break through and steal: INT: where thieves break in and steal Matthew 6:20 V-PIA-3P Matthew 24:43 V-ANP Luke 12:39 V-ANP Strong's Greek 1358 |
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