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Strong's G1358 διορύσσω (diorysso)

Diorysso means “penetrate burglariously” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1358 — gob (“den”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1358
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 4

Strong's G1358 Quick Answer

Strong's G1358 διορύσσω (diorusso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diorusso (dee-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to penetrate burglariously [from G1223 and G3736] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include break and through. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
diorusso (dee-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to penetrate burglariously [from G1223 and G3736]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
break and through

Meaning and Definition

diorusso (dee-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to penetrate burglariously [from G1223 and G3736] KJV: break through (up) Root(s): G1223, G3736

Original Word
διορύσσω
Transliteration
diorusso
Derivation
Root: ὀρύσσω R1: 1223 R2: 3736
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1358. 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 break in

Usage: δι-ορύσσω [in LXX: Job.24:16, Exo.12:5, 7 12:12, (חָתַר) * ;] to dig through: with accusative, of house-breaking (as in π.; MM, Exp., xi), Mat.24:43, Luk.12:39; absol., Mat.6:19-20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1358 Is Translated

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

break Matthew 6:19 through Luke 12:39

How Strong's G1358 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 4 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1358 (διορύσσω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1358 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 G1358 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 6:19 KJV

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Matthew 6:20 KJV

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Matthew 24:43 KJV

But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

Strong's G1358 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 24:16 Septuagint / Brenton

In darkness he digs through houses: By day they conceal themselves securely: They know not the light.

Ezekiel 12:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Dig for thyself into the wall of the house, and thou shalt pass through it in their sight:

Ezekiel 12:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And I did thus according to all that he commanded me; and I carried forth my baggage for captivity by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall for myself, and went out secretly; I was taken up on men’s shoulders before them.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1358.

Job 24:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In darkness he digs through houses: By day they conceal themselves securely: They know not the light.
Ezekiel 12:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Dig for thyself into the wall of the house, and thou shalt pass through it in their sight:
Ezekiel 12:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I did thus according to all that he commanded me; and I carried forth my baggage for captivity by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall for myself, and went out secretly; I was taken up on men’s shoulders before them.
Ezekiel 12:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the prince in the midst of them shall be borne upon shoulders, and shall go forth in secret through the wall, and shall dig so that he may go forth thereby: he shall cover his face, that he may not be seen by any eye, and he himself shall not see the ground.
Matthew 6:19 New Testament, KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 6:20 New Testament, KJV
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Matthew 24:43 New Testament, KJV
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Luke 12:39 New Testament, KJV
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1358, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1358 FAQ

What does diorysso (διορύσσω) mean?

Diorysso (Strong's G1358) is a Greek word most simply glossed "penetrate burglariously". diorusso (dee-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to penetrate burglariously [from G1223 and G3736]

How many times is diorysso (διορύσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1358 across 4 books.

Where can I study diorysso (διορύσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1358 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate diorysso (διορύσσω)?

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

Does Strong's G1358 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1358, with linked reader references where each row is available.