"pr. to be thoroughly exercised with labor; to be wearied; to be vexed, Acts 4:2; 16:18*"
Definition and meaning
pr. to be thoroughly exercised with labor; to be wearied; to be vexed, Acts 4:2; 16:18*
In the original Greek the word is written: διαπονέομαι
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of diaponeomai (G1278) across the King James Bible.
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
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Common questions
Strong's G1278 (diaponeomai) is a Greek word that means: pr. to be thoroughly exercised with labor; to be wearied; to be vexed, Acts 4:2; 16:18* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word diaponeomai (G1278) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1278 is diaponeomai, a Greek word defined as: pr. to be thoroughly exercised with labor; to be wearied; to be vexed, Acts 4:2; 16:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
diaponeomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.