"pr. chase, pursuit; persecution (specifically for religious reasons), Mt. 13:21; Mk. 4:17; 10:30"
Definition and meaning
pr. chase, pursuit; persecution (specifically for religious reasons), Mt. 13:21; Mk. 4:17; 10:30
In the original Greek the word is written: διωγμός
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 diogmos (G1375) across the King James Bible.
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G1375 (diogmos) is a Greek word that means: pr. chase, pursuit; persecution (specifically for religious reasons), Mt. 13:21; Mk. 4:17; 10:30 It appears 9 times in the King James Bible.
The word diogmos (G1375) appears 9 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1375 is diogmos, a Greek word defined as: pr. chase, pursuit; persecution (specifically for religious reasons), Mt. 13:21; Mk. 4:17; 10:30. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
diogmos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.