διανοίγω
dianoigōVerbG1272
to open up
From: from G1223 (διά) and G455 (ἀνοίγω);
Short Definition
to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)
Full Lexicon Entry
to open up completely, to open: (LXX); pass. Metaphorical, δ. νοῦν, καρδίαν, pass., οἱ ὀφθαλμοί; of explaining, γραφάς.
LXX Usage: for פֶּטֶר (Ex, Nu), פָּקַח, פָּתַח, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
4
Acts
3
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Acts 16:14
- Acts 17:3
- Acts 7:56
- Luke 2:23
- Luke 24:31
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