Strong's G1358 · Greek
διορύσσω
diorýssō
Definition
to penetrate burglariously
KJV: break through (up)
Root / derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G3736 (ὀρύσσω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διορύσσω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 6:20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Matthew 24:43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1358 (diorýssō) mean?
to penetrate burglariously
How many times does G1358 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1358 (διορύσσω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “through.”
How is diorýssō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1358 is rendered as “through” (3×), “do” (1×), “up” (1×).
Where does the Greek word διορύσσω come from?
from G1223 (διά) and G3736 (ὀρύσσω);