Gloss
(gen.) through, by means of; (acc.) because of, for the sake of, therefore
Forms of the word
Dictionary
διά
Greek transliteration
dia
Simplified transliteration
dia
Numbers
Strong's number
1223
GK Number
1328
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
667
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
prep
Definition
(1) gen., through, used of place or medium, Mt. 7:13; Lk. 6:1; 2 Cor. 11:33; through, of time, during, in the course of, Heb. 2:15; Acts 5:19; through, of immediate agency, causation, instrumentality, by means of, by, Jn. 1:3; Acts 3:18; of means or manner, through, by, with, Lk. 8:4; 2 Cor. 5:7; 8:8; of state or condition, in a state of, Rom. 4:11; (2) acc., used of causation which is not direct and immediate in the production of a result, on account of, because of, for the sake of, with a view to, Mk. 2:27; Jn. 1:31; rarely, through, while subject to a state of untoward circumstances, Gal. 4:13
Greek-English Concordance for διά
| 2 Thessalonians 3:16 | Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace always (dia | διά | prep-gen) in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all. |
| 1 Timothy 1:16 | But for (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason I was shown mercy: so that in me as foremost Christ Jesus might display his complete patience as an illustration for those who were to believe in him for eternal life. |
| 1 Timothy 2:10 | but with what is appropriate for women who are committed to godliness, namely, with (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) good deeds. |
| 1 Timothy 2:15 | but she will be saved through (dia | διά | prep-gen) childbearing, if they remain in faith and love and holiness, with modesty. |
| 1 Timothy 4:5 | for it is sanctified through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the word of God and prayer. |
| 1 Timothy 4:14 | Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through (dia | διά | prep-gen) prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the body of elders. |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine, on account of (dia | διά | prep-acc) your stomach and your frequent illnesses.) |
| 2 Timothy 1:1 | Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the will of God according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, |
| 2 Timothy 1:6 | For (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the laying on of my hands, |
| 2 Timothy 1:10 | but now has been made known through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, on the one hand, in order to abolish death and, on the other, to bring to light life and incorruptibility through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the gospel, |
| 2 Timothy 1:12 | for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason even I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have trusted and I am fully convinced that he is able to guard my deposit until that day. |
| 2 Timothy 1:14 | Guard the good deposit by (dia | διά | prep-gen) the Holy Spirit that indwells us. |
| 2 Timothy 2:2 | and what you have heard from me in (dia | διά | prep-gen) the presence of many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men, who will also be able to teach others. |
| 2 Timothy 2:10 | On account of (dia | διά | prep-acc) this I am enduring all things for the sake of (dia | διά | prep-acc) the elect, that they also may experience the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. |
| 2 Timothy 3:15 | and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through (dia | διά | prep-gen) faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 Timothy 4:17 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) me the proclamation might be fulfilled, namely, all the Gentiles might hear, and I was rescued from the mouth of a lion. |
| Titus 1:13 | This testimony is true, for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may be healthy in the faith, |
| Titus 3:5 | not because of works of righteousness that we did but according to his mercy, he saved us, through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, |
| Titus 3:6 | whom he richly poured out for us through (dia | διά | prep-gen) Jesus Christ our Savior, |
| Philemon 1:7 | For I have derived much joy and encouragement from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by (dia | διά | prep-gen) you. |
| Philemon 1:9 | yet for (dia | διά | prep-acc) love’s sake (dia | διά | prep-acc) I prefer to appeal to you — I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus — |
| Philemon 1:15 | Perhaps he was separated from you for a while for (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason, that you might have him back forever, |
| Philemon 1:22 | At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through (dia | διά | prep-gen) your prayers I will be graciously given to you. |
| Hebrews 1:2 | but in these final days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) whom he also created the material universe. |
| Hebrews 1:9 | You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore (dia | διά | prep-acc) God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” |
