Greek · G1230 · unreviewed

διαγίνομαι

To elapse meanwhile

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διαγίνομαι G1230
Pronunciation diagínomai

What does διαγίνομαι (diagínomai) mean in the Bible?

διαγίνομαι (diagínomai) is a Greek word meaning "to elapse meanwhile". δια-γίνομαι (Ion.

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Meaning

to elapse meanwhile
Extended definition

(Ion. and late Gk. for διαγίγν-), [in LXX, 2Ma.11:26 * ;]

1to go through, to pass, e.g. τ. νύκτα; absol., to live.
2Of time, to intervene, elapse: ptcp., with ἡμερῶν τινῶν, Act.25:13; ἱκανοῦ χρόνου, ib. 27:9; τ. σαβάτου, Mrk.16:1.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 3 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
participle 3
Tense
aorist 3
Voice
middle 3
Mood
participle 3

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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