What does diotrephes mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1361

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

Diotrephes, pr. name, 3 Jn. 9*

In the original Greek the word is written: Διοτρέφης

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with diotrephes

These are the most notable occurrences of diotrephes (G1361) across the King James Bible.

3 John 1:9

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about diotrephes

What does diotrephes mean in Greek?

Strong's G1361 (diotrephes) is a Greek word that means: Diotrephes, pr. name, 3 Jn. 9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does diotrephes appear in the Bible?

The word diotrephes (G1361) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1361?

Strong's G1361 is diotrephes, a Greek word defined as: Diotrephes, pr. name, 3 Jn. 9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is diotrephes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

diotrephes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.