διαστρέφω (diastréphō) — Perverse
Greek word study: διαστρέφω (diastréphō), Strong's G1294. to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
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to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
KJV translation words: perverse(-rt), turn away
Strong's G1294 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:17 and last appears in Philippians 2:15.
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Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 17:17 — διεστραμμένη — perverted
- Luke 9:41 — διεστραμμένη — perverted
- Luke 23:2 — διαστρέφοντα — misleading
- Acts 13:8 — διαστρέψαι — to turn away
- Acts 13:10 — διαστρέφων — perverting
- Acts 20:30 — διεστραμμένα — perverted things
- Philippians 2:15 — διεστραμμένης — perverted
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G4762 στρέφω (stréphō).
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What does diastréphō (G1294) mean?
To distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt.
How is G1294 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1294 as: perverse(-rt), turn away.
How often does διαστρέφω (diastréphō) appear?
Strong's G1294 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:17 and last appears in Philippians 2:15.
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