◄ 1369. dichazó ►
Strong's Lexicon dichazó: To divide, to separate Original Word: διχάζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dichazó Pronunciation: dee-KHAH-zo Phonetic Spelling: (dee-khad'-zo) Definition: To divide, to separate Meaning: I cut asunder; met: I set at variance, make to be hostile. Word Origin: From the Greek root "δίχα" (dicha), meaning "in two" or "apart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dichazó," the concept of division can be found in Hebrew words such as "פָּרַד" (parad, Strong's H6504), meaning "to separate" or "to divide." Usage: The verb "dichazó" is used to describe the act of dividing or separating something into two parts. In a biblical context, it often refers to a division of opinion or allegiance, particularly in spiritual or relational matters. The term implies a clear and decisive separation, often with significant implications for those involved. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, division and separation were common themes, both in philosophical discourse and in social structures. The concept of division was often associated with conflict, whether in political, familial, or religious contexts. In the New Testament, the idea of division is frequently linked to the coming of Christ, who, as a figure of truth and righteousness, naturally causes division between those who accept Him and those who reject Him. HELPS Word-studies 1369 dixázō (from 1364 /dís, "twice") – properly, "cut into two parts" (J. Thayer); to separate by placing at variance ("divide"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dicha (apart) Definition to cause a separation, separate, fig. alienate NASB Translation set (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1369: διχάζω διχάζω: 1 aorist infinitive διχάσαι; (δίχα); to cut into two parts, cleave asunder, dissever: Plato, polit., p. 264 d.; metaphorically, διχάζω τινα κατά τίνος, to set one at variance with (literally, against) another: Matthew 10:35. (Cf. Fischer, De vitiis lexamples etc., p. 334f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance set at variance, alienate From a derivative of dis; to make apart, i.e. Sunder (figuratively, alienate) -- set at variance. see GREEK dis Forms and Transliterations διχασαι διχάσαι διχηλεί διχηλούν διχηλούντων διχηλούσιν dichasai dichásai Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:35 V-ANA GRK: ἦλθον γὰρ διχάσαι ἄνθρωπον κατὰ NAS: For I came to SET A MAN AGAINST KJV: to set a man at variance against his INT: I came for to set at variance a man against Strong's Greek 1369 1 Occurrence διχάσαι — 1 Occ.