διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō) — Disperse

Greek word study: διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō), Strong's G1287. to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander

GreekStrong's G1287
Quick definition
Greek word
διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander

Word study
Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω);

KJV translation words: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste

Where this word appears

Strong's G1287 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:24 and last appears in Acts 5:37.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He has scattered ×1I scattered ×1he wasted ×1scattered ×1they will be scattered ×1wasting ×1were scattered ×1will be scattered ×1you did scatter ×1

Forms found in the text

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

διασκορπισθήσονται ×2διεσκόρπισεν ×2διασκορπίζων ×1διεσκορπισμένα ×1διεσκορπίσθησαν ×1διεσκόρπισα; ×1διεσκόρπισας ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×3Luke ×3Mark ×1John ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 9)

  • Matthew 25:24 — διεσκόρπισας — you did scatter
  • Matthew 25:26 — διεσκόρπισα; — I scattered
  • Matthew 26:31 — διασκορπισθήσονται — they will be scattered
  • Mark 14:27 — διασκορπισθήσονται — will be scattered
  • Luke 1:51 — διεσκόρπισεν — He has scattered
  • Luke 15:13 — διεσκόρπισεν — he wasted
  • Luke 16:1 — διασκορπίζων — wasting
  • John 11:52 — διεσκορπισμένα — scattered
  • Acts 5:37 — διεσκορπίσθησαν — were scattered

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G4650 σκορπίζω (skorpízō).

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 diaskorpízō (G1287) mean?

To dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.

How is G1287 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1287 as: disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste.

How often does διασκορπίζω (diaskorpízō) appear?

Strong's G1287 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:24 and last appears in Acts 5:37.