Strong's G1287 · Greek
διασκορπίζω
diaskorpízō
Definition
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
KJV: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste
Root / derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διασκορπίζω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Matthew 25:26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Matthew 26:31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
Luke3 verses
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 15:13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
Luke 16:1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1287 (diaskorpízō) mean?
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
How many times does G1287 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1287 (διασκορπίζω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “abroad.”
How is diaskorpízō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1287 is rendered as “abroad” (2×), “scattered” (2×), “strawed” (2×), “wasted” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word διασκορπίζω come from?
from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω);