G1308

διαφέρω

diapherō

Verb · From διά (G1223) and φέρω (G5342)

From G1223 and G5342; to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass:—be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.

Outline

  1. to bear or carry through any place
  2. to carry different ways
    1. to carry in different directions, to different places
      1. of people who are carried hither and thither in a ship, driven to and fro
    2. to differ, to test, prove, the good things that differ,
      1. to distinguish between good and evil, lawful and unlawful, to approve of things that excel, to differ from one
      2. to excel, surpass one
    3. impersonally, it makes a difference, it matters, is of importance

Usages

Galatians 4:1

Breakdown

heir The Israelites. as long as he is a child As long as he doesn't have any understanding. differeth nothing from a servant The heir is no different to a servant at this stage, because he is not able to govern.

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