"on the account that, because, Lk. 2:7; 21:28; in as much as, Lk. 1:13; Acts 18:10"
Definition and meaning
on the account that, because, Lk. 2:7; 21:28; in as much as, Lk. 1:13; Acts 18:10
In the original Greek the word is written: διότι
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 dioti (G1360) across the King James Bible.
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
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Common questions
Strong's G1360 (dioti) is a Greek word that means: on the account that, because, Lk. 2:7; 21:28; in as much as, Lk. 1:13; Acts 18:10 It appears 21 times in the King James Bible.
The word dioti (G1360) appears 21 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1360 is dioti, a Greek word defined as: on the account that, because, Lk. 2:7; 21:28; in as much as, Lk. 1:13; Acts 18:10. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
dioti is a Greek word found in the New Testament.