Greek · G1236 · unreviewed

διάγω

To pass time or life

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διάγω G1236
Pronunciation diágō

What does διάγω (diágō) mean in the Bible?

διάγω (diágō) is a Greek word meaning "to pass time or life". δι-άγω [in LXX for עבר hi.

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Meaning

to pass time or life
Extended definition
1to carry over.
2Of time, to pass: βίον, 1Ti.2:2; absol., to live, before ἐν, Tit.3:3.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
subjunctive 1 participle 1
Tense
present 2
Voice
active 2
Mood
subjunctive 1 participle 1

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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