Refiner Word Study dio (G1352)
G1352  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
διό
dio
52 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"inferential conj., on which account, wherefore, therefore, Mt. 27:8; 1 Cor. 12:3"

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Definition and meaning

What does dio mean in Greek?

52
Occurrences in Scripture
G1352
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

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

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 10 Bible verses with dio

These are the most notable occurrences of dio (G1352) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 27:8

Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

Luke 1:35

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.

Luke 7:7

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Acts 10:29

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?

Acts 13:35

Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Acts 15:19

Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:

Acts 20:26

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

Acts 20:31

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Acts 24:26

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.

Acts 25:26

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

Frequently asked questions about dio

What does dio mean in Greek?

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.

How many times does dio appear in the Bible?

The word dio (G1352) appears 52 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1352?

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.

Is dio in the Old Testament or New Testament?

dio is a Greek word found in the New Testament.