"inferential conj., on which account, wherefore, therefore, Mt. 27:8; 1 Cor. 12:3"
Definition and meaning
inferential conj., on which account, wherefore, therefore, Mt. 27:8; 1 Cor. 12:3
In the original Greek the word is written: διό
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 dio (G1352) across the King James Bible.
Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
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Common questions
Strong's G1352 (dio) is a Greek word that means: inferential conj., on which account, wherefore, therefore, Mt. 27:8; 1 Cor. 12:3 It appears 52 times in the King James Bible.
The word dio (G1352) appears 52 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1352 is dio, a Greek word defined as: inferential conj., on which account, wherefore, therefore, Mt. 27:8; 1 Cor. 12:3. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
dio is a Greek word found in the New Testament.