"the space of two years, Acts 24:27; 28:30*"
Definition and meaning
the space of two years, Acts 24:27; 28:30*
In the original Greek the word is written: διετία
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 dietia (G1333) across the King James Bible.
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
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Common questions
Strong's G1333 (dietia) is a Greek word that means: the space of two years, Acts 24:27; 28:30* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word dietia (G1333) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1333 is dietia, a Greek word defined as: the space of two years, Acts 24:27; 28:30*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
dietia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.