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Strong's G1276 διαπεράω (diaperao)

Diaperao means “go over” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1276 — beri (“Berites”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1276
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 7

Strong's G1276 Quick Answer

Strong's G1276 διαπεράω (diaperao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diaperao (dee-ap-er-ah'-o) v. 1. to cross entirely [from G1223 and a derivative of the base of G4008] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include over, pass, and went. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
diaperao (dee-ap-er-ah'-o) v. 1. to cross entirely [from G1223 and a derivative of the base of G4008]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
over, pass, and went

Meaning and Definition

diaperao (dee-ap-er-ah'-o) v. 1. to cross entirely [from G1223 and a derivative of the base of G4008] KJV: go over, pass (over), sail over Root(s): G1223, G4008

Original Word
διαπεράω
Transliteration
diaperao
Derivation
Root: πέραν R1: 1223 R2: 4008
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1276. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to cross

Usage: δια-περάω, -ῶ [in LXX: Deu.30:13, Isa.23:2 (עבר), עבר), 1Ma.6:1-63 * ;] to pass over, cross over: Mat.9:1; before ἐπὶ τ. γῆν, Mat.14:34, Mrk.6:53; εἰς, Mrk.5:21, Act.21:2; πρὸς ἡμᾶς, Luk.16:28.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1276 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render diaperao, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

over Matthew 9:1 pass Luke 16:26 went Acts 21:2

How Strong's G1276 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1276 (διαπεράω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1276 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1276 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 9:1 KJV

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

Matthew 14:34 KJV

And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

Mark 5:21 KJV

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

Strong's G1276 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 30:13 Septuagint / Brenton

Neither is it beyond the sea, saying, Who will go over for us to the other side of the sea, and take it for us, and make it audible to us, and we will do it?

Isaiah 23:2 Septuagint / Brenton

To whom are the dwellers in the island become like, the merchants of Phoenicia, passing over the sea

Strong's G1276 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 3:37 Septuagint / Brenton

So the king took the half of the forces that remained, and departed from Antioch, his royal city, the hundred forty and seventh year; and he passed the river Euphrates, and went through the high countries.

1 Maccabees 5:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Afterward he passed over to the children of Ammon, where he found a mighty power, and much people, with Timothy their captain.

1 Maccabees 5:41 Septuagint / Brenton

but if he be afraid, and camp beyond the river, we shall go over unto him, and prevail against him.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1276.

Deuteronomy 30:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither is it beyond the sea, saying, Who will go over for us to the other side of the sea, and take it for us, and make it audible to us, and we will do it?
Isaiah 23:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To whom are the dwellers in the island become like, the merchants of Phoenicia, passing over the sea
Matthew 9:1 New Testament, KJV
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
Matthew 14:34 New Testament, KJV
And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
Mark 5:21 New Testament, KJV
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.
Mark 6:53 New Testament, KJV
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
Luke 16:26 New Testament, KJV
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
Acts 21:2 New Testament, KJV
And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
1 Maccabees 3:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So the king took the half of the forces that remained, and departed from Antioch, his royal city, the hundred forty and seventh year; and he passed the river Euphrates, and went through the high countries.
1 Maccabees 5:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Afterward he passed over to the children of Ammon, where he found a mighty power, and much people, with Timothy their captain.
1 Maccabees 5:41 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but if he be afraid, and camp beyond the river, we shall go over unto him, and prevail against him.
1 Maccabees 5:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So he went first over unto them, and all the people after him: then all the heathen, being discomfited before him, cast away their weapons, and fled unto the temple that was at Carnaim.
1 Maccabees 16:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So he and his people pitched over against them: and when he saw that the people were afraid to go over the water brook, he went first over himself, and then the men seeing him passed through after him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1276, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1276 FAQ

What does diaperao (διαπεράω) mean?

Diaperao (Strong's G1276) is a Greek word most simply glossed "go over". diaperao (dee-ap-er-ah'-o) v. 1. to cross entirely [from G1223 and a derivative of the base of G4008]

How many times is diaperao (διαπεράω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1276 across 7 books.

Where can I study diaperao (διαπεράω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1276 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate diaperao (διαπεράω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as over, pass, and went. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1276 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1276, with linked reader references where each row is available.