Lexicon diógmos: Persecution Original Word: διωγμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance persecution. From dioko; persecution -- persecution. see GREEK dioko HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1375 diōgmós (from 1377 /diṓkō, "follow, pursue") – properly, pursuit (chase); persecution – literally, "the hunt to bring someone down like an animal," trying to suppress (punish) their convictions. See 1377 (diōkō). 1375 /diōgmós ("religious persecution") literally refers to those seeking to punish God's messengers with a vengeance – like a hunter trying to conquer (obliterate) someone as their "catch." [1375 (diōgmós) is used in ancient and biblical Greek for persecution (hostility) shown by confused, spiritual "leaders." For example, it applies to the Roman Emperor, Decius ( NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diókó Definition persecution NASB Translation persecution (5), persecutions (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1375: διωγμόςδιωγμός, διωγμοῦ, ὁ (διώκω), persecution: Matthew 13:21; Mark 4:17; Mark 10:30; Acts 8:1; Acts 13:50; Romans 8:35; plural, 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Timothy 3:11 (from Aeschylus down). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διώκω (diōkō), meaning "to pursue" or "to persecute."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διωγμός, the concept of persecution is present in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Hebrew verb רָדַף (radaph, Strong's H7291) meaning "to pursue" or "to chase," can convey a similar idea when used in contexts of oppression or harassment, as seen in passages like Psalm 7:1 and Psalm 31:15. Usage: The term διωγμός is used in the New Testament to describe the persecution faced by early Christians. It conveys the idea of being pursued or hunted down because of one's faith. Context: διωγμός is a significant term in the New Testament, reflecting the trials and tribulations faced by the early Christian community. It appears in contexts where believers are warned of the hardships they will endure for their faith. For instance, in Matthew 13:21, Jesus speaks of those who fall away when "persecution or trouble comes because of the word." In Romans 8:35, Paul rhetorically asks, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?" Here, διωγμός is listed among the trials that cannot sever the believer's relationship with Christ. In 2 Timothy 3:12, Paul asserts, "Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." This underscores the inevitability of persecution for those who follow Christ. The term encapsulates the reality of suffering for one's faith, a theme that resonates throughout the New Testament as a testament to the endurance and faithfulness required of believers. Forms and Transliterations διωγμοις διωγμοίς διωγμοῖς διωγμον διωγμόν διωγμὸν διωγμος διωγμός διωγμὸς διωγμου διωγμού διωγμοῦ διωγμους διωγμούς διωγμοὺς διωγμων διωγμών διωγμῶν διωθείσθε diogmois diogmoîs diōgmois diōgmoîs diogmon diogmòn diogmôn diōgmon diōgmòn diōgmōn diōgmō̂n diogmos diogmòs diōgmos diōgmòs diogmou diogmoû diōgmou diōgmoû diogmous diogmoùs diōgmous diōgmoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:21 N-GMSGRK: θλίψεως ἢ διωγμοῦ διὰ τὸν NAS: or persecution arises KJV: or persecution ariseth INT: tribulation or persecution on account of the Mark 4:17 N-GMS Mark 10:30 N-GMP Acts 8:1 N-NMS Acts 13:50 N-AMS Romans 8:35 N-NMS 2 Corinthians 12:10 N-DMP 2 Thessalonians 1:4 N-DMP 2 Timothy 3:11 N-DMP 2 Timothy 3:11 N-AMP Strong's Greek 1375 |
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