διερμηνεύω
diermēneuō
“to interpret”
Definition
to explain thoroughly, by implication, to translate
from G1223 (διά) and G2059 (ἑρμηνεύω);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
διερμηνεύω appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
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