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Strong's G1304 διατρίβω (diatribo)

Diatribo means “abide” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1304 — bareqeth (“carbuncle”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1304
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 6

Strong's G1304 Quick Answer

Strong's G1304 διατρίβω (diatribo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diatribo (dee-at-ree'-bo) v. 1. to wear through (time), i.e. remain [from G1223 and the base of G5147] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include time. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
diatribo (dee-at-ree'-bo) v. 1. to wear through (time), i.e. remain [from G1223 and the base of G5147]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
time

Meaning and Definition

diatribo (dee-at-ree'-bo) v. 1. to wear through (time), i.e. remain [from G1223 and the base of G5147] KJV: abide, be, continue, tarry Root(s): G1223, G5147

Original Word
διατρίβω
Transliteration
diatribo
Derivation
Root: τρίβος R1: 1223 R2: 5147
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1304. 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 remain

Usage: δια-τρίβω [in LXX Lev.14:8 (יָשַׁב), Jer.35:7 (גּוּר), Tob.11:8, 12, Jdth.10:2, 2Ma.14:23 * ;] to rub hard, rub away, consume; δ. χρόνον, ἡμέρας, to spend time: Act.14:3, 28 16:12 20:6 25:6, 14. Intransitively with ellipse of object (El., § 81, 1), to spend time, stay: Jhn.3:22 11:54, Act.15:35, Act.12:19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1304 Is Translated

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

time Acts 14:3

How Strong's G1304 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 10 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 G1304 (διατρίβω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1304 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 G1304 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 3:22 KJV

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

John 11:54 KJV

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Acts 12:19 KJV

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

Strong's G1304 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 14:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And the man that has been cleansed shall wash his garments, and shall shave off all his hair, and shall wash himself in water, and shall be clean; and after that he shall go into the camp, and shall remain out of his house seven days.

Jeremiah 42:7 Septuagint / Brenton

nor shall ye at all build houses, nor sow any seed, nor shall ye have a vineyard: for ye shall dwell in tents all your days; that ye may live many days upon the land, in which ye sojourn.

Strong's G1304 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 10:2 Septuagint / Brenton

she rose where she had fallen down, and called her maid, and went down into the house, in the which she abode in the Sabbath days, and in her feast days,

2 Maccabees 14:23 Septuagint / Brenton

Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1304.

Leviticus 14:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the man that has been cleansed shall wash his garments, and shall shave off all his hair, and shall wash himself in water, and shall be clean; and after that he shall go into the camp, and shall remain out of his house seven days.
Jeremiah 42:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
nor shall ye at all build houses, nor sow any seed, nor shall ye have a vineyard: for ye shall dwell in tents all your days; that ye may live many days upon the land, in which ye sojourn.
John 3:22 New Testament, KJV
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
John 11:54 New Testament, KJV
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
Acts 12:19 New Testament, KJV
And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.
Acts 14:3 New Testament, KJV
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 14:28 New Testament, KJV
And there they abode long time with the disciples.
Acts 15:35 New Testament, KJV
Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Acts 16:12 New Testament, KJV
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
Acts 20:6 New Testament, KJV
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Acts 25:6 New Testament, KJV
And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.
Acts 25:14 New Testament, KJV
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
Judith 10:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
she rose where she had fallen down, and called her maid, and went down into the house, in the which she abode in the Sabbath days, and in her feast days,
2 Maccabees 14:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1304, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 8 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1304 FAQ

What does diatribo (διατρίβω) mean?

Diatribo (Strong's G1304) is a Greek word most simply glossed "abide". diatribo (dee-at-ree'-bo) v. 1. to wear through (time), i.e. remain [from G1223 and the base of G5147]

How many times is diatribo (διατρίβω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G1304 across 6 books.

Where can I study diatribo (διατρίβω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1304 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate diatribo (διατρίβω)?

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

Does Strong's G1304 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1304, with linked reader references where each row is available.