Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: διό-περ conjunct. (διό, which see, strengthened by πέρ), [in LXX: Jdth.8:17; Jdt.8.1-36; 2Ma.5:1-27 * ;] for which very reason: 1Co.8:13 10:14.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1355
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
3
Strong's G1355 Quick Answer
Strong's G1355 διόπερ (dioper) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dioper (dee-op'-er) conj. 1. on which very account [from G1352 and G4007] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include wherefore. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- dioper (dee-op'-er) conj. 1. on which very account [from G1352 and G4007]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- wherefore
Meaning and Definition
dioper (dee-op'-er) conj. 1. on which very account [from G1352 and G4007] KJV: wherefore Root(s): G1352, G4007
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1355. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1355 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dioper, 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.
Wherefore
1 Corinthians 8:13
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How Strong's G1355 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 6 linked usages.
- 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 G1355 (διόπερ) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 5:20 — διόπερ
- 2 Maccabees 6:16 — διόπερ
- 2 Maccabees 6:27 — διόπερ
- 2 Maccabees 7:8 — διόπερ
- 2 Maccabees 14:19 — διόπερ
Strong's G1355 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 G1355 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Strong's G1355 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Therefore let us wait for salvation of him, and call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice, if it please him.
And therefore the place itself, that was partaker with them of the adversity that happened to the nation, did afterward communicate in the benefits sent from the Lord: and as it was forsaken in the wrath of the Almighty, so again, the great Lord being reconciled, it was set up with all glory.
And therefore he never withdraweth his mercy from us: and though he punish with adversity, yet doth he never forsake his people.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1355.
Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Therefore let us wait for salvation of him, and call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice, if it please him.
And therefore the place itself, that was partaker with them of the adversity that happened to the nation, did afterward communicate in the benefits sent from the Lord: and as it was forsaken in the wrath of the Almighty, so again, the great Lord being reconciled, it was set up with all glory.
And therefore he never withdraweth his mercy from us: and though he punish with adversity, yet doth he never forsake his people.
Wherefore now, manfully changing this life, I will show myself such a one as mine age requireth,
But he answered in his own language, and said, No. Wherefore he also received the next torment in order, as the former did.
Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotus, and Mattathias, to make peace.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1355, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1355 FAQ
What does dioper (διόπερ) mean?
Dioper (Strong's G1355) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wherefore". dioper (dee-op'-er) conj. 1. on which very account [from G1352 and G4007]
How many times is dioper (διόπερ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1355 across 3 books.
Where can I study dioper (διόπερ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1355 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate dioper (διόπερ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as wherefore. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1355 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1355, with linked reader references where each row is available.