Greek · G1259 · unreviewed

διαλλάσσω

Be reconciled

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διαλλάσσω G1259
Pronunciation diallássō

What does διαλλάσσω (diallássō) mean in the Bible?

διαλλάσσω (diallássō) is a Greek word meaning "be reconciled". δι-αλλάσσω [in LXX: 1Ki. Calls for urgent settlement before judgment.

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Meaning

be reconciled
Extended definition

Mutual reconciliation through concession after hostility, unlike one-directional restoration

1to change, exchange.
2to change enmity for friendship, to reconcile: pass., with dative of person(s), Mat.5:24. "The word denotes mutual concession after mutual hostility, an idea absent from καταλλ-," which see (Lft., Notes, 288; cf. Deiss., LAE, 178.15; Cremer, 91, 632).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Calls for urgent settlement before judgment. Luke 12:54–59
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
imperative 1
Tense
aorist 1
Voice
passive 1
Mood
imperative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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