Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1242

Strong's G1242 · Greek

διαθήκη

diatheke · /dee-ath-ay'-kay/

Number
G1242
Language
Greek
Original word
διαθήκη
Transliteration
diatheke
Pronunciation
dee-ath-ay'-kay
KJV occurrences
30 verses

Definition

from 1303; properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will):--covenant, testament.

KJV: covenant, testament

Root / derivation: from 1303

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διαθήκη across 30 verses.

covenant17×
testament13×
covenants3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

30 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians3 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Hebrews14 verses
Hebrews 7:22

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

Hebrews 8:6

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. covenant: or, testament

Hebrews 8:8

For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:

Hebrews 8:9

Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

Hebrews 8:10

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: put: Gr. give in: or, upon

Hebrews 9:4

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Hebrews 9:15

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 9:16

For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. be: or, be brought in

Hebrews 9:17

For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Hebrews 9:20

Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.

Hebrews 10:16

This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

Hebrews 10:29

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

Hebrews 12:24

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. covenant: or, testament

Hebrews 13:20

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, covenant: or, testament

Revelation1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1242 (diatheke) mean?

from 1303; properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will):--covenant, testament.

How many times does G1242 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1242 (διαθήκη) appears in 30 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “covenant.”

How is diatheke translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1242 is rendered as “covenant” (17×), “testament” (13×), “covenants” (3×).

Where does the Greek word διαθήκη come from?

from 1303