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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.
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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 Box Mar 9:34

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:2 - And Paul went in, as was his custom, and for three weeks he argued with them from the scriptures,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:17 - So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the market place every day with those who chanced to be there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:4 - And he argued in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:19 - And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there; but he himself went into the synagogue and argued with the Jews.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:8 - And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, arguing and pleading about the kingdom of God;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 19:9 - but when some were stubborn and disbelieved, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them, taking the disciples with him, and argued daily in the hall of Tyran'nus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:7 - On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and he prolonged his speech until midnight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:9 - And a young man named Eu'tychus was sitting in the window. He sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer; and being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:12 - and they did not find me disputing with any one or stirring up a crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues, or in the city.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 24:25 - And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:5 - And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons?--"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:9 - But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, disputed about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a reviling judgment upon him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."
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