Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary

To open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)

Greek: διανοίγω, dianoigō (G1272)

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Definition Details

Strong's Number: G1272

Greek Base Word: διανοίγω

Usage: Open

Definition: To open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound).

Detailed definition:

  1. To open by dividing or drawing asunder, to open thoroughly (what had been closed).
    1. A male opening the womb (the closed matrix), i.e., the first-born.
    2. Of the eyes and the ears.
    3. To open the mind of one, i.e., to cause to understand a thing.
      1. To open one's soul, i.e., to rouse in one the faculty of understanding or the desire of learning.

Derived terms: From G1223 and G455.

See also:

  1. G455
  2. G1223

Pronunciation:

  1. Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ði.ɑˈny.ɣo
  2. Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ði.ɑˈny.ɣow
  3. Transliteration: dianoigō
  4. Biblical Pronunciation: thee-ah-NOO-goh
  5. Modern Pronunciation: thee-ah-NOO-goh


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