"to pass through, Mk. 10:25; Lk. 4:30; to pass over, cross, Mk. 4:35; Lk. 8:22; to pass along, Lk. 19:4; to proceed, Lk. 2:15; Acts 9:38; to travel through or over a country, wander about, Mt. 12:43; Lk. 9:6; to transfix, pierce, Lk. 2:35; to spread abroad, be prevalent, as a rumo..."
Definition and meaning
to pass through, Mk. 10:25; Lk. 4:30; to pass over, cross, Mk. 4:35; Lk. 8:22; to pass along, Lk. 19:4; to proceed, Lk. 2:15; Acts 9:38; to travel through or over a country, wander about, Mt. 12:43; Lk. 9:6; to transfix, pierce, Lk. 2:35; to spread abroad, be prevalent, as a rumor, Lk. 5:15; met. to extend to, Rom. 5:12
In the original Greek the word is written: διέρχομαι
Historical context
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
These are the most notable occurrences of dierchomai (G1330) across the King James Bible.
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
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Common questions
Strong's G1330 (dierchomai) is a Greek word that means: to pass through, Mk. 10:25; Lk. 4:30; to pass over, cross, Mk. 4:35; Lk. 8:22; to pass along, Lk. 19:4; to proceed, Lk. 2:15; Acts 9:38; to travel through or over a country, wander about, Mt. 12:43; L... It appears 41 times in the King James Bible.
The word dierchomai (G1330) appears 41 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1330 is dierchomai, a Greek word defined as: to pass through, Mk. 10:25; Lk. 4:30; to pass over, cross, Mk. 4:35; Lk. 8:22; to pass along, Lk. 19:4; to proceed, Lk. 2:15; Acts 9:38; to travel thr. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
dierchomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.