Diadídōmi — G1239

Definition

verb

to give throughout a crowd, i.e. deal out; also to deliver over (as to a successor)

1. to distribute, divide among several
2. to give over, deliver

Usually translated as

distribute, give, distribution, divide

Origin

from G1223 and G1325

• diá (G1223)
• dídōmi (G1325)

Occurrences

Diadídōmi occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), John (1), Acts (1), Revelation (1)

• Luke 11:22 — But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth (διαδίδωσιν) his spoils.
• Luke 18:22 — Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute (διάδος) unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
• John 6:11 — And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed (διέδωκεν) to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
• Acts 4:35 — And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made (διεδιδοτο) unto every man according as he had need.
• Revelation 17:13 — These have one mind, and shall give (διαδιδωσουσιν) their power and strength unto the beast.