διασκορπίζω

diaskorpizōVerbG1287

to scatter

From: from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω);

Short Definition

to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander

Full Lexicon Entry

to scatter abroad, disperse: of sheep, = " (LXX) ; of persons, opposite to συνάγω; of winnowing grain; metaphorically, of property, to squander, waste.
LXX Usage: for פּוּץ, זָרָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
Matthew
3
Acts
1
John
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 5:37
  • John 11:52
  • Luke 1:51
  • Luke 15:13
  • Luke 16:1

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