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Lexicon :: Strong's G1256 - dialegomai

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διαλέγομαι
Transliteration
dialegomai (Key)
Pronunciation
dee-al-eg'-om-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Middle voice from διά (G1223) and λέγω (G3004)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:93,155

Strong’s Definitions

διαλέγομαι dialégomai, dee-al-eg'-om-ahee; middle voice from G1223 and G3004; to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation):—dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's G1256 in the following manner: dispute (6x), reason with (2x), reason (2x), preach unto (1x), preach (1x), speak (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's G1256 in the following manner: dispute (6x), reason with (2x), reason (2x), preach unto (1x), preach (1x), speak (1x).

  1. to think different things with one's self, mingle thought with thought

    1. to ponder, revolve in mind

  2. to converse, discourse with one, argue, discuss

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
διαλέγομαι dialégomai, dee-al-eg'-om-ahee; middle voice from G1223 and G3004; to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation):—dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.
STRONGS G1256:
διαλέγομαι; imperfect διελεγόμην; [1 aorist 3 person singular διελέξατο (L T Tr WH in Acts 17:2; Acts 18:19)]; 1 aorist διελέχθην; (middle of διαλέγω, to select, distingish);
1. to think different things with oneself, mingle thought with thought (cf. διαλογίζομαι); to ponder, revolve in mind; so in Homer.
2. as very frequent in Attic, to converse, discourse with one, argue, discuss: absolutely, [Acts 18:4]; Acts 19:8f; [Acts 20:9]; περί τινος, Acts 24:25; τινί, with one, Acts 17:17; Acts 18:19; Acts 20:7; Hebrews 12:5; ἀπὸ τῶν γραφῶν, drawing arguments from the Scriptures, Acts 17:2; πρός τινα, Acts 17:17; Acts 24:12; with the idea of disputing prominent: πρὸς ἀλλήλους, followed by the interrogative τίς, Mark 9:34; περί τινος, Jude 1:9.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark
9:34
Acts
17:2; 17:2; 17:11; 17:17; 18:4; 18:19; 18:19; 19:8; 20:7; 20:9; 24:12; 24:25
Hebrews
12:5
Jude
1:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1256 matches the Greek διαλέγομαι (dialegomai),
which occurs 13 times in 13 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:34 - But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:2 - Paul went to the Jews in the synagogue, as he customarily did, and on three Sabbath days he addressed them from the scriptures,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:17 - So he was addressing the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles in the synagogue, and in the marketplace every day those who happened to be there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:4 - He addressed both Jews and Greeks in the synagogue every Sabbath, attempting to persuade them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:19 - When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila behind there, but he himself went into the synagogue and addressed the Jews.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:8 - So Paul entered the synagogue and spoke out fearlessly for three months, addressing and convincing them about the kingdom of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:9 - But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:7 - On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul began to speak to the people, and because he intended to leave the next day, he extended his message until midnight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:9 - A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep while Paul continued to speak for a long time. Fast asleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:12 - They did not find me arguing with anyone or stirring up a crowd in the temple courts or in the synagogues or throughout the city,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 24:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:25 - While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:5 - And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? "My son, do not scorn the Lord's discipline or give up when he corrects you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:9 - But even when Michael the archangel was arguing with the devil and debating with him concerning Moses' body, he did not dare to bring a slanderous judgment, but said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"
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