διαφέρω

diapherōVerbG1308

to spread/surpass

From: from G1223 (διά) and G5342 (φέρω);

Short Definition

to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans.
ato carry through
bto carry about, spread abroad
2.Intrans.
ato differ
bto excel
LXX Usage: for שְׁנָא (שְׁנָא ( only)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Acts
2
Galatians
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:41
  • Acts 27:27
  • Galatians 4:1
  • Luke 12:24
  • Matthew 12:12

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