Greek · G1310 · unreviewed

διαφημίζω

To publish abroad

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διαφημίζω G1310
Pronunciation diaphēmízō

What does διαφημίζω (diaphēmízō) mean in the Bible?

διαφημίζω (diaphēmízō) is a Greek word meaning "to publish abroad". δια-φημίζω in late writers only, to spread abroad: τ.

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Meaning

to publish abroad
Extended definition

in late writers only, to spread abroad: τ. λόγον (= דָּבָר, the matter), Mrk.1:45, Mat.28:15; with accusative of person(s), to spread abroad one's fame: Mat.9:31.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 3 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 2 infinitive 1
Tense
aorist 2 present 1
Voice
active 2 passive 1
Mood
indicative 2 infinitive 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)

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