Strong's G1308 · Greek
διαφέρω
diaphérō
Definition
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value
Root / derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G5342 (φέρω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διαφέρω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Matthew 10:31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 12:12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Luke2 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians2 verses
But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
Galatians 4:1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1308 (diaphérō) mean?
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
How many times does G1308 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1308 (διαφέρω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “than.”
How is diaphérō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1308 is rendered as “than” (3×), “Are” (2×), “excellent” (2×), “value” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word διαφέρω come from?
from G1223 (διά) and G5342 (φέρω);