Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
distinction
Usage: δια-στολή, -ῆς, ἡ (διαστέλλω), [in LXX for פְּדוּת: Exo.8:23, etc. ;] __1. a separation. __2. a distinction, difference: Rom.3:22 10:12, 1Co.14:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1293
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G1293 Quick Answer
Strong's G1293 διαστολή (diastole) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diastole (dee-as-tol-ay') n. 1. a variation [from G1291] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include difference and distinction. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- diastole (dee-as-tol-ay') n. 1. a variation [from G1291]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- difference and distinction
Meaning and Definition
diastole (dee-as-tol-ay') n. 1. a variation [from G1291] KJV: difference, distinction Root(s): G1291
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1293. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1293 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render diastole, 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.
difference
Romans 3:22
2×
distinction
1 Corinthians 14:7
How Strong's G1293 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 3 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 G1293 (διαστολή) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 8:7 — διαστολὴν
- Exodus 8:19 — διαστολὴν
- Numbers 19:2 — διαστολὴ
- Numbers 30:7 — διαστολὴν
Strong's G1293 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 G1293 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
Strong's G1293 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And I will put a difference between my people and thy people, and on the morrow shall this be on the land. And the Lord did thus.
This is the constitution of the law, as the Lord has commanded, saying, Speak to the sons of Israel, and let them take for thee a red heifer without spot, which has no spot on her, and on which no yoke has been put.
But if she should be indeed married, and her vows be upon her according to the utterance of her lips, in respect of the obligations which she has contracted upon her soul;
Strong's G1293 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and how they took him alive, and covenanted that he and such as reigned after him should pay a great tribute, and give hostages, and that which was agreed upon,
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1293.
And I will put a difference between my people and thy people, and on the morrow shall this be on the land. And the Lord did thus.
This is the constitution of the law, as the Lord has commanded, saying, Speak to the sons of Israel, and let them take for thee a red heifer without spot, which has no spot on her, and on which no yoke has been put.
But if she should be indeed married, and her vows be upon her according to the utterance of her lips, in respect of the obligations which she has contracted upon her soul;
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
and how they took him alive, and covenanted that he and such as reigned after him should pay a great tribute, and give hostages, and that which was agreed upon,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1293, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1293 FAQ
What does diastole (διαστολή) mean?
Diastole (Strong's G1293) is a Greek word most simply glossed "difference". diastole (dee-as-tol-ay') n. 1. a variation [from G1291]
How many times is diastole (διαστολή) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1293 across 5 books.
Where can I study diastole (διαστολή) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1293 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate diastole (διαστολή)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as difference and distinction. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1293 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1293, with linked reader references where each row is available.