Diïschyrízomai — G1340

Definition

verb

to stout it through, i.e. asservate

1. to lean upon
2. to affirm stoutly, to assert confidently

Usually translated as

confidently, constantly, affirm

Origin

from G1223 and a derivative of G2478

• diá (G1223)
• ischyrós (G2478)

Occurrences

Diïschyrízomai occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Luke 22:59 — And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed (διϊσχυρίζετο), saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan.
• Acts 12:15 — And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed (διϊσχυρίζετο) that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.