διασπάω (diaspáō) — Pluck Asunder

Greek word study: διασπάω (diaspáō), Strong's G1288. to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember

GreekStrong's G1288
Quick definition
Greek word
διασπάω (diaspáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember

Word study
Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G4685 (σπάω);

KJV translation words: pluck asunder, pull in pieces

Where this word appears

Strong's G1288 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 5:4 and last appears in Acts 23:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

may be torn to pieces ×1to have been torn apart ×1

Forms found in the text

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

διασπασθῇ ×1διεσπάσθαι ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Mark 5:4 — διεσπάσθαι — to have been torn apart
  • Acts 23:10 — διασπασθῇ — may be torn to pieces

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G4685 σπάω (spáō).

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 diaspáō (G1288) mean?

To draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember.

How is G1288 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1288 as: pluck asunder, pull in pieces.

How often does διασπάω (diaspáō) appear?

Strong's G1288 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 5:4 and last appears in Acts 23:10.