Refiner Word Study diegesis (G1335)
G1335  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
διήγησις
diegesis
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a narration, relation, history, Lk. 1:1*"

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Definition and meaning

What does diegesis mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G1335
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a narration, relation, history, Lk. 1:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: διήγησις

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

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

Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.

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 diegesis

These are the most notable occurrences of diegesis (G1335) across the King James Bible.

Luke 1:1

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about diegesis

What does diegesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G1335 (diegesis) is a Greek word that means: a narration, relation, history, Lk. 1:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does diegesis appear in the Bible?

The word diegesis (G1335) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1335?

Strong's G1335 is diegesis, a Greek word defined as: a narration, relation, history, Lk. 1:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is diegesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

diegesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.