For an Informed Love of God
Bill Mounce
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διά
Vocabulary form:
diav
Definition:
gen: through;
acc: on account of
Erasmian:
Modern:
Frequency:
667
GK:
1328
Cognates:
The diameter (diavmetroV) measures through the middle of an object.
Biblical Concordance
| Colossians 1:5 | Both spring from (dia | διά | prep-acc) the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of truth, the gospel, |
| Colossians 1:9 | For (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason, we from the day we heard about you, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will his in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, spiritual |
| Colossians 1:16 | for in him all things were created, things all in heaven and on earth, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers — all things have been created through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) him and for him. have been created |
| Colossians 1:20 | and through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) him to reconcile all things to himself, by making peace through (dia | διά | prep-gen) blood on the cross. his whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through (dia | διά | prep-gen) his blood shed on the cross. |
| Colossians 1:22 | he has now reconciled in Christ’s physical body physical Christ’s through (dia | διά | prep-gen) his death, in order to present you holy, without blemish and beyond reproach in his sight his — |
| Colossians 2:8 | See to it that no one takes you captive by (dia | διά | prep-gen) means of philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. |
| Colossians 2:12 | Having been buried with him in baptism, you have also been raised with him through (dia | διά | prep-gen) faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. |
| Colossians 2:19 | That person is not holding fast to the head, from whom the whole body, nourished and held together by (dia | διά | prep-gen) its joints and ligaments, nourished and held together grows with a growth that is from God. |
| Colossians 3:6 | Because (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) of these, is coming the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. |
| Colossians 3:17 | And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) him. |
| Colossians 4:3 | At the same time, pray also for us, that God will open a door for our message, so that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which I am in chains; |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:5 | because our gospel did not come to you with words only, but also with power — with the Holy Spirit and full conviction — as you know what kind of men we were among you for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) your sakes (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc). |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | And for (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason we also constantly thank God, that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it truly is, the word of God, which even now is doing its work in you who believe. |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:5 | So because (dia | διά | prep-acc) I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith; for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor had been in vain. |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:7 | So (dia | διά | prep-acc) in all our distress and affliction, brothers, we have been reassured about you by (dia | διά | prep-gen) your faith. |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:9 | For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God because (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) of you? |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:2 | For you know what commands we gave you by (dia | διά | prep-gen) the authority of the Lord Jesus. |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:14 | For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also do we believe that God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in (dia | διά | prep-gen) Jesus. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:9 | For God has not appointed us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through (dia | διά | prep-gen) our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:13 | and to esteem them very highly in love because (dia | διά | prep-acc) of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:2 | not to be quickly shaken out of your wits or disturbed, either by (dia | διά | prep-gen) a prophecy or by (dia | διά | prep-gen) a spoken word or by (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) a letter purporting to come from (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:11 | For (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason God will send them an active delusion leading them to believe the lie, |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:14 | And he called you to this salvation through (dia | διά | prep-gen) our gospel, that you might come to share the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:15 | So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught, either by (dia | διά | prep-gen) what we said or what we wrote. |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:14 | Now if anyone does not obey what we say in (dia | διά | prep-gen) this epistle, take note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will feel ashamed. |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:16 | Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace always (dia | διά | prep-gen) in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all. |
| 1 Timothy 1:16 | But for (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason I was shown mercy: so that in me as foremost Christ Jesus might display his complete patience as an illustration for those who were to believe in him for eternal life. |
| 1 Timothy 2:10 | but with what is appropriate for women who are committed to godliness, namely, with (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) good deeds. |
| 1 Timothy 2:15 | but she will be saved through (dia | διά | prep-gen) childbearing, if they remain in faith and love and holiness, with modesty. |
| 1 Timothy 4:5 | for it is sanctified through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the word of God and prayer. |
| 1 Timothy 4:14 | Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through (dia | διά | prep-gen) prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the body of elders. |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine, on account of (dia | διά | prep-acc) your stomach and your frequent illnesses.) |
| 2 Timothy 1:1 | Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the will of God according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, |
| 2 Timothy 1:6 | For (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the laying on of my hands, |
| 2 Timothy 1:10 | but now has been made known through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, on the one hand, in order to abolish death and, on the other, to bring to light life and incorruptibility through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the gospel, |
| 2 Timothy 1:12 | for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason even I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have trusted and I am fully convinced that he is able to guard my deposit until that day. |
| 2 Timothy 1:14 | Guard the good deposit by (dia | διά | prep-gen) the Holy Spirit that indwells us. |
| 2 Timothy 2:2 | and what you have heard from me in (dia | διά | prep-gen) the presence of many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men, who will also be able to teach others. |
| 2 Timothy 2:10 | On account of (dia | διά | prep-acc) this I am enduring all things for the sake of (dia | διά | prep-acc) the elect, that they also may experience the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. |
| 2 Timothy 3:15 | and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through (dia | διά | prep-gen) faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 Timothy 4:17 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) me the proclamation might be fulfilled, namely, all the Gentiles might hear, and I was rescued from the mouth of a lion. |
| Titus 1:13 | This testimony is true, for (di | δι᾿ | prep-acc) which reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may be healthy in the faith, |
| Titus 3:5 | not because of works of righteousness that we did but according to his mercy, he saved us, through (dia | διά | prep-gen) the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, |
| Titus 3:6 | whom he richly poured out for us through (dia | διά | prep-gen) Jesus Christ our Savior, |
| Philemon 1:7 | For I have derived much joy and encouragement from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by (dia | διά | prep-gen) you. |
| Philemon 1:9 | yet for (dia | διά | prep-acc) love’s sake (dia | διά | prep-acc) I prefer to appeal to you — I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus — |
| Philemon 1:15 | Perhaps he was separated from you for a while for (dia | διά | prep-acc) this reason, that you might have him back forever, |
| Philemon 1:22 | At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through (dia | διά | prep-gen) your prayers I will be graciously given to you. |
| Hebrews 1:2 | but in these final days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through (di | δι᾿ | prep-gen) whom he also created the material universe. |
| Hebrews 1:9 | You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore (dia | διά | prep-acc) God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” |
Mnemonics
Mneumonic for Acc case
1 Peter 1:1 "to the elect exiles of the dispersion..." The Christians Peter was writing to were exiles /on account of/ the diaspora (dispersion).
Accusative
Are you ACCUSING me that it's ON my ACCOUNT, on my DIME.
The DIAmeter goes THROUGH the
The DIAmeter goes THROUGH the GENerated circle
ON ACCOUNT OF the DIAmetrically opposed ACCountants