Refiner Word Study diasapheo (G1285)
G1285  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
διασαφέω
diasapheo
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to make known, declare, tell plainly, or fully, Mt. 13:36; 18:31*"

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Definition and meaning

What does diasapheo mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G1285
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to make known, declare, tell plainly, or fully, Mt. 13:36; 18:31*

In the original Greek the word is written: διασαφέω

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

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

Top 1 Bible verses with diasapheo

These are the most notable occurrences of diasapheo (G1285) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 18:31

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about diasapheo

What does diasapheo mean in Greek?

Strong's G1285 (diasapheo) is a Greek word that means: to make known, declare, tell plainly, or fully, Mt. 13:36; 18:31* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does diasapheo appear in the Bible?

The word diasapheo (G1285) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1285?

Strong's G1285 is diasapheo, a Greek word defined as: to make known, declare, tell plainly, or fully, Mt. 13:36; 18:31*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is diasapheo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

diasapheo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.