διαστρέφω
diastrephōVerbG1294
to pervert
From: from G1223 (διά) and G4762 (στρέφω);
Short Definition
to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
Full Lexicon Entry
to distort, twist; metaphorically, to distort, pervert: διεστραμμένος, perverse: .
LXX Usage: for הָפַךְ, עָקַשׁ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
3
Luke
2
Matthew
1
Philippians
1
Key Passages
- Acts 13:8
- Acts 13:10
- Acts 20:30
- Luke 23:2
- Luke 9:41
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