διαστολή

diastolē · distinction

Greek word · Strong’s number G1293 · appears 3 times in the Bible

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What it means

diastolē (διαστολή) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “distinction”.

Difference.

How to say it

di·as·to·lē

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

Its senses in the Bible

  1. A difference that sets things apart.

From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)

Related words

Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.

Where it appears

  • Romans 3:22

    the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus the Messiah for all who believe; for there is no distinction,

  • Romans 10:12

    For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, rich toward all who call on him.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:7

    Even lifeless things that give a sound, whether flute or lyre, if they do not give a distinction in the notes, how will it be known what is played on the flute or what is played on the lyre?