διαφέρω (diaphérō) — Be Better
Greek word study: διαφέρω (diaphérō), Strong's G1308. to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, t
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to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV translation words: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value
Strong's G1308 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:26 and last appears in Philippians 1:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 13)
- Matthew 6:26 — διαφέρετε — are more valuable
- Matthew 10:31 — διαφέρετε — are worth more
- Matthew 12:12 — διαφέρει — is more valuable
- Mark 11:16 — διενέγκῃ — may carry
- Luke 12:7 — διαφέρετε — you are more valuable
- Luke 12:24 — διαφέρετε — are valuable
- Acts 13:49 — διεφέρετο — Was carried
- Acts 27:27 — διαφερομένων — being driven about
- Romans 2:18 — διαφέροντα — being superior
- 1 Corinthians 15:41 — διαφέρει — differs
- Galatians 2:6 — διαφέρει — makes a difference
- Galatians 4:1 — διαφέρει — he differs
- Philippians 1:10 — διαφέροντα — being excellent
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G5342 φέρω (phérō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1313 διάφορος (diáphoros).
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.
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What does diaphérō (G1308) mean?
To bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass.
How is G1308 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1308 as: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
How often does διαφέρω (diaphérō) appear?
Strong's G1308 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:26 and last appears in Philippians 1:10.
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