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Strong's G1339 διΐστημι (diistemi)

Diistemi means “stand apart” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1339 — bathsheba in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1339
Language Greek
Linked Usages 12
Books 11

Strong's G1339 Quick Answer

Strong's G1339 διΐστημι (diistemi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diistemi (dee-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand apart 2. (reflexively) to remove, intervene It has 12 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include after, parted, and further. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
diistemi (dee-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand apart 2. (reflexively) to remove, intervene
Usage
12 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
after, parted, and further

Meaning and Definition

diistemi (dee-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand apart 2. (reflexively) to remove, intervene [from G1223 and G2476] KJV: go further, be parted, after the space of Root(s): G1223, G2476

Original Word
διΐστημι
Transliteration
diistemi
Derivation
Root: ἵστημι R1: 1223 R2: 2476
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1339. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to pass

Usage: δι-ίσπημι (Rec. διΐσ), [in LXX: Eze.5:1 (חָלַק pi.), Pro.17:9 (פָּרַד hi.), etc. ;] to set apart, separate; of time (or space), to make an interval, intervene: διαστάσης ὥρας μιᾶς, Luk.22:59; βραχὺ διαστήσαντες, Act.27:28. In pass., mid. and 2 aor., pf. and plpf. act., to part, withdraw: Luk.24:51.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1339 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render diistemi, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

after Luke 22:59 further Acts 27:28 parted Luke 24:51

How Strong's G1339 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1339 (διΐστημι) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1339 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1339 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 22:59 KJV

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

Luke 24:51 KJV

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Acts 27:28 KJV

And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.

Strong's G1339 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 15:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And by the breath of thine anger the water parted asunder; The waters were congealed as a wall, The waves were congealed in the midst of the sea.

4 Kingdoms 2:14 Septuagint / Brenton

and he took the mantle of Elijah, which fell from off him, and smote the water, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and he smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither; and Elisha went over.

Proverbs 17:9 Septuagint / Brenton

But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

Strong's G1339 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Tobit 7:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And Raguel said, Then take her from henceforth according to the manner, for thou art her cousin, and she is thine, and the merciful God give you good success in all things.

2 Maccabees 8:10 Septuagint / Brenton

So Nicanor undertook to make so much money of the captive Jews, as should defray the tribute of two thousand talents, which the king was to pay to the Romans.

3 Maccabees 2:32 Septuagint / Brenton

A nobler spirit, however, prompted the majority to cling to their religious observances, and by paying money that they might live unmolested, these sought to escape the registration:

Usage Excerpts

First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1339.

Exodus 15:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And by the breath of thine anger the water parted asunder; The waters were congealed as a wall, The waves were congealed in the midst of the sea.
4 Kingdoms 2:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and he took the mantle of Elijah, which fell from off him, and smote the water, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and he smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither; and Elisha went over.
Proverbs 17:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.
Isaiah 59:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Nay, your iniquities separate between you and God, and because of your sins has he turned away his face from you, so as not to have mercy upon you.
Ezekiel 5:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou, son of man, take thee a sword sharper than a barber’s razor; thou shalt procure it for thyself, and shalt bring it upon thy head, and upon thy beard: and thou shalt take a pair of scales, and shalt separate the hair.
Luke 22:59 New Testament, KJV
And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
Luke 24:51 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Acts 27:28 New Testament, KJV
And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
Tobit 7:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Raguel said, Then take her from henceforth according to the manner, for thou art her cousin, and she is thine, and the merciful God give you good success in all things.
2 Maccabees 8:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So Nicanor undertook to make so much money of the captive Jews, as should defray the tribute of two thousand talents, which the king was to pay to the Romans.
3 Maccabees 2:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A nobler spirit, however, prompted the majority to cling to their religious observances, and by paying money that they might live unmolested, these sought to escape the registration:
Wisdom of Sirach 28:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, And driven them from nation to nation: Strong cities hath it pulled down, And overthrown the houses of great men.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1339, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1339 FAQ

What does diistemi (διΐστημι) mean?

Diistemi (Strong's G1339) is a Greek word most simply glossed "stand apart". diistemi (dee-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand apart 2. (reflexively) to remove, intervene

How many times is diistemi (διΐστημι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G1339 across 11 books.

Where can I study diistemi (διΐστημι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1339 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate diistemi (διΐστημι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as after, parted, and further. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1339 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1339, with linked reader references where each row is available.