"to divide with a saw, saw asunder; to grate the teeth in a rage; pass. met. to be cut to the heart, to be enraged, Acts 5:33; 7:54*"
Definition and meaning
to divide with a saw, saw asunder; to grate the teeth in a rage; pass. met. to be cut to the heart, to be enraged, Acts 5:33; 7:54*
In the original Greek the word is written: διαπρίω
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 diaprio (G1282) across the King James Bible.
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
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Common questions
Strong's G1282 (diaprio) is a Greek word that means: to divide with a saw, saw asunder; to grate the teeth in a rage; pass. met. to be cut to the heart, to be enraged, Acts 5:33; 7:54* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word diaprio (G1282) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1282 is diaprio, a Greek word defined as: to divide with a saw, saw asunder; to grate the teeth in a rage; pass. met. to be cut to the heart, to be enraged, Acts 5:33; 7:54*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
diaprio is a Greek word found in the New Testament.