διαθήκη (diathḗkē) — Covenant

Greek word study: διαθήκη (diathḗkē), Strong's G1242. properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)

GreekStrong's G1242
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Greek word
διαθήκη (diathḗkē)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)

Word study
Derivation: from G1303 (διατίθεμαι);

KJV translation words: covenant, testament

Where this word appears

Strong's G1242 is tagged on 33 words in 30 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:28 and last appears in Revelation 11:19.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

covenant ×20covenants ×3a covenant ×2of a covenant ×2the covenant ×2A will ×1The covenant ×1of the covenant ×1there is a will ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διαθήκης ×16διαθήκη ×7διαθήκην ×5διαθήκῃ ×2διαθῆκαι ×2διαθηκῶν ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×17Galatians ×3Luke ×2Acts ×2Romans ×22 Corinthians ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (first 25 of 30)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1303 διατίθεμαι (diatíthemai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does diathḗkē (G1242) mean?

Properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will).

How is G1242 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1242 as: covenant, testament.

How often does διαθήκη (diathḗkē) appear?

Strong's G1242 is tagged on 33 words in 30 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:28 and last appears in Revelation 11:19.