διασπείρω (diaspeírō) — Scatter Abroad

Greek word study: διασπείρω (diaspeírō), Strong's G1289. to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands

GreekStrong's G1289
Quick definition
Greek word
διασπείρω (diaspeírō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands

Word study
Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G4687 (σπείρω);

KJV translation words: scatter abroad

Where this word appears

Strong's G1289 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:1 and last appears in Acts 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.

having been scattered ×2were scattered ×1

Forms found in the text

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

διασπαρέντες ×2διεσπάρησαν ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Acts 8:1 — διεσπάρησαν — were scattered
  • Acts 8:4 — διασπαρέντες — having been scattered
  • Acts 11:19 — διασπαρέντες — having been scattered

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G4687 σπείρω (speírō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1290 διασπορά (diasporá).

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 diaspeírō (G1289) mean?

To sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands.

How is G1289 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1289 as: scatter abroad.

How often does διασπείρω (diaspeírō) appear?

Strong's G1289 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:1 and last appears in Acts 11:19.