◄ 1285. diasapheó ►
Strong's Lexicon diasapheó: To explain thoroughly, to declare, to make clear Original Word: διασαφέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diasapheó Pronunciation: dee-as-af-eh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (dee-as-af-eh'-o) Definition: To explain thoroughly, to declare, to make clear Meaning: I make clear, explain fully. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "διά" (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and the verb "σαφέω" (sapheo, meaning "to make clear" or "to explain"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διασαφέω, the concept of explaining or making clear can be related to Hebrew verbs like בָּאֵר (ba'ar, meaning "to explain" or "to make clear") as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 1:5. Usage: The verb διασαφέω is used to denote the act of explaining or clarifying something in a thorough manner. It implies a detailed and clear exposition of a subject, ensuring that the listener or reader fully understands the matter at hand. This term is often used in contexts where precise communication is necessary to avoid misunderstanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, clarity in communication was highly valued, especially in legal, philosophical, and educational contexts. The ability to explain concepts thoroughly was a mark of a skilled teacher or orator. In the context of the New Testament, this term reflects the importance of clear teaching and proclamation of the Gospel message, ensuring that the truths of the faith are understood by all. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dia and saphés (clear) Definition to make clear, explain fully NASB Translation explain (1), reported (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1285: διασαφέω διασαφέω, διασάφω: 1 aorist διεσάφησα; (σαφής clear); 1. to make clear or plain, to explain, unfold, declare: τήν παραβολήν, Matthew 13:36 L Tr text WH; (Euripides, Phoen. 398; Plato, legg. 6, 754 a.; others; Polybius 2, 1, 1; 3, 52, 5). 2. of things done, to declare, i. e. to tell, announce, narrate: Matthew 18:31; (2 Macc. 1, 18; Polybius 1, 46, 4; 2, 27, 3). Cf. Fischer, De vitiis lexamples N. T., p. 622ff; Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part v., p. 11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tell unto. From dia and saphes (clear); to clear thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) declare -- tell unto. see GREEK dia Forms and Transliterations διασαφήσαι διασάφησις Διασαφησον Διασάφησον διεσαφησαν διεσάφησαν Diasapheson Diasaphēson Diasápheson Diasáphēson diesaphesan diesaphēsan diesáphesan diesáphēsan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:36 V-AMA-2S GRK: αὐτοῦ λέγοντες Διασάφησον ἡμῖν τὴν NAS: to Him and said, Explain to us the parable INT: to him saying Explain to us the Matthew 18:31 V-AIA-3P GRK: καὶ ἐλθόντες διεσάφησαν τῷ κυρίῳ NAS: and came and reported to their lord KJV: and came and told unto their lord INT: and having gone narrated to master Strong's Greek 1285 2 Occurrences Διασάφησον — 1 Occ. διεσάφησαν — 1 Occ.