Original Word: διοδεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: diodeuó
Pronunciation: dee-od-yoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-od-yoo'-o)
Definition: To travel through, to journey through
Meaning: I journey through, go about.

Word Origin: From the Greek words διά (dia, meaning "through") and ὁδός (hodos, meaning "way" or "road").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diodeuó," the concept of journeying or traveling can be found in Hebrew words such as "halak" (Strong's H1980), which means "to walk" or "to go."

Usage: The verb "diodeuó" is used to describe the act of traveling or journeying through a particular area or region. It implies movement with purpose or intent, often in the context of spreading a message or fulfilling a mission. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the travels of Jesus and His disciples as they moved from place to place to preach the Gospel.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, travel was a significant undertaking, often fraught with challenges such as rough terrain, weather conditions, and the threat of bandits. Journeys were typically made on foot or by animal, and travelers relied on established roads and paths. The act of traveling through a region was not only a physical journey but also a means of cultural and religious exchange. For early Christians, traveling was essential for the spread of the Gospel, as it allowed them to reach new communities and share the teachings of Jesus.

Word Origin
from dia and hodeuó
Definition
to travel through
NASB Translation
going around (1), traveled through (1).

STRONGS NT 1353: διοδεύω

διοδεύω: imperfect διωδευον; (1 aorist διώδευσα);

1. to pass or travel through: τόπον τινα, Acts 17:1; (the Sept., Polybius, Plutarch, others).

2. to travel hither and thither, go about: with κατά πόλιν καί κώμην added, through city and village, Luke 8:1.

go throughout, pass through.

From dia and hodeuo; to travel through -- go throughout, pass through.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK hodeuo

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