Strong's G1289 · Greek
διασπείρω
diaspeiro · /dee-as-pi'-ro/
Definition
from 1223 and 4687; to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands:--scatter abroad.
KJV: scatter abroad
Root / derivation: from 1223 and 4687
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διασπείρω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Acts 11:19Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1289 (diaspeiro) mean?
from 1223 and 4687; to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands:--scatter abroad.
How many times does G1289 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1289 (διασπείρω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “abroad.”
How is diaspeiro translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1289 is rendered as “abroad” (3×), “were” (1×).
Where does the Greek word διασπείρω come from?
from 1223 and 4687