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Strong's G1278 διαπονέω (diaponeo)

Diaponeo means “be grieved” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1278 — beriah (“new thing”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1278
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G1278 Quick Answer

Strong's G1278 διαπονέω (diaponeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diaponeo (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to toil through 2. (passively) be worried It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include through and grieved. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
diaponeo (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to toil through 2. (passively) be worried
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
through and grieved

Meaning and Definition

diaponeo (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to toil through 2. (passively) be worried [from G1223 and a derivative of G4192] KJV: be grieved Root(s): G1223, G4192

Original Word
διαπονέω
Transliteration
diaponeo
Derivation
Root: πόνος R1: 1223 R2: 4192
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1278. 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)

be vexed

Usage: δια-πονέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Ecc.10:9 (עָצַב ni.), 2Ma.2:28; in Aq.: Gen.6:6, 1Ki.20:3 * ;] to work out with labour. Pass., to be worn out, sore troubled: Mrk.14:4 (WH, mg.), Act.4:2 16:18.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1278 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render diaponeo, 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.

grieved Acts 16:18 through Acts 4:2

How Strong's G1278 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 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 G1278 (διαπονέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1278 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 G1278 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 4:2 KJV

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Acts 16:18 KJV

And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

Strong's G1278 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ecclesiastes 10:9 Septuagint / Brenton

He that removes stones shall be troubled thereby; He that cleaves wood shall be endangered thereby.

Strong's G1278 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 2:28 Septuagint / Brenton

leaving to the author the exact handling of every particular, and laboring to follow the rules of an abridgement.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1278.

Ecclesiastes 10:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He that removes stones shall be troubled thereby; He that cleaves wood shall be endangered thereby.
Acts 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 16:18 New Testament, KJV
And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
2 Maccabees 2:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
leaving to the author the exact handling of every particular, and laboring to follow the rules of an abridgement.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1278, grouped by book.

Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1278 FAQ

What does diaponeo (διαπονέω) mean?

Diaponeo (Strong's G1278) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be grieved". diaponeo (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) v. 1. to toil through 2. (passively) be worried

How many times is diaponeo (διαπονέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1278 across 3 books.

Where can I study diaponeo (διαπονέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1278 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate diaponeo (διαπονέω)?

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

Does Strong's G1278 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1278, with linked reader references where each row is available.