Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to penetrate
Usage: δι-ικνέομαι (Rec. διϊκ-), -οῦμαι, [in LXX for בָּרַח hi., Exo.26:28 * ;] to go through, penetrate: Heb.4:12.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1338
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G1338 Quick Answer
Strong's G1338 διϊκνέομαι (diikneomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diikneomai (dee-ik"-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to reach through, i.e. penetrate [from G1223 and the base of G2425] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include side, let, bar, middle, and between. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- diikneomai (dee-ik"-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to reach through, i.e. penetrate [from G1223 and the base of G2425]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- side, let, bar, middle, and between
Meaning and Definition
diikneomai (dee-ik"-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to reach through, i.e. penetrate [from G1223 and the base of G2425] KJV: pierce Root(s): G1223, G2425
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1338. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
side
let
bar
middle
between
posts
through
other
word
god
quick
powerful
How Strong's G1338 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament 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 1 linked usage.
- 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1338 (διϊκνέομαι) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Exodus 26:28 — διικνείσθω
Strong's G1338 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 G1338 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Strong's G1338 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And let the bar in the middle between the posts go through from the one side to the other side.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1338.
And let the bar in the middle between the posts go through from the one side to the other side.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1338, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1338 FAQ
What does diikneomai (διϊκνέομαι) mean?
Diikneomai (Strong's G1338) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pierce". diikneomai (dee-ik"-neh'-om-ai) v. 1. to reach through, i.e. penetrate [from G1223 and the base of G2425]
How many times is diikneomai (διϊκνέομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1338 across 2 books.
Where can I study diikneomai (διϊκνέομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1338 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate diikneomai (διϊκνέομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as side, let, bar, middle, between, and posts. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1338 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1338, with linked reader references where each row is available.