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διαίρεσις

Strong’s: G1243

Associated OET lemmas: διαίρεσις

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, f.

Inflections: διαίρεσις; -εως

Related lemmas: αἱρέομαι

Sense 1: to divide, to distribute, division, distribution

Semantic entry: 57.91

Semantic domains: Possess, Transfer, Exchange

Subdomains: Give

Definition: to divide and distribute to persons on the basis of certain implied distinctions or differences

Notes: In OET CO1 12:4 it is also possible to interpret διαίρεσις as meaning ‘difference’ or ‘variety’ (see 58.39: διαίρεσις).

Show passage in OET: CO1 12:4

OET-RV CO1 12:4

4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit,

OET-LV CO1 12:4

4 And divisions of _gifts there _are, but the same spirit.

Show passage in OET: CO1 12:5

OET-RV CO1 12:5

5 and there are varieties of ministries, but the same master.

OET-LV CO1 12:5

5 And divisions of _service there _are, but the same master.

Jump to OET CO1 12:4 section.

Jump to OET CO1 12:5 section.

All 3 recorded passages for this sense

CO1: OET CO1 12:4–6

Sense 2: difference, variety

Semantic entry: 58.39

Semantic domains: Nature, Class, Example

Subdomains: Different Kind or Class

Definition: a state of difference in the nature of objects or events, with the implication of significant variety

Notes: It is also possible to interpret διαίρεσις in OET CO1 12:4 as the allotment or apportionment of such spiritual gifts (see 57.91: διαίρεσις / 57.91: διαιρέω).

Show passage in OET: CO1 12:4

OET-RV CO1 12:4

4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit,

OET-LV CO1 12:4

4 And divisions of _gifts there _are, but the same spirit.

Show passage in OET: CO1 12:5

OET-RV CO1 12:5

5 and there are varieties of ministries, but the same master.

OET-LV CO1 12:5

5 And divisions of _service there _are, but the same master.

Jump to OET CO1 12:4 section.

Jump to OET CO1 12:5 section.

All 3 recorded passages for this sense

CO1: OET CO1 12:4–6