Strong G1285διασαφέω

to explain

Transliteration
diasapheō
Pronunciation
dee-as-af-eh'-o
Morphology
Greek Verb

Definition

From G1223 andσαφής saphēs (clear); to clear thoroughly that is (figuratively) declare: - tell unto.

Detailed definition

δια-σαφέω, -ῶ
(σαφής, clear), [in LXX: Deu.1:5 (בָּאַר pi.), Dan LXX 2:6 (חָוָה aphel.), I-III Ma 9 *;]
to make clear, explain fully: with accusative of thing(s), dative of person(s), Mat.13:26 18:31.†
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In the Bible

Strong G1285 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • tell1

First verses

  1. Matthew 18:31
    So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
διασᾰφ-έω,
make quite clear, show plainly, ἐλπίδας οὔσας κενάς [Refs 5th c.BC+ (5th c.BC: Euripides Tragicus “Phoenissae” 398)]; τι [Refs 5th c.BC+ (5th-6th c.BC: Plato Philosophus “Leges” 916e, 1st c.BC: Philodemus Philosophus “περὶ παρρησίας” p.13O., etc.; δ. εἴτε.. εἴτε μή 5th-6th c.BC: Plato Philosophus “Protagoras” 348b, compare 1st c.BC: Philodemus Philosophus “περὶ ποιημάτων” 5.13)]; also δ. περί τινος make a clear statement about.., [Refs 4th c.BC+ (4th c.BC: Aristoteles Philosophus “de Anima” 404b1; δ. εἰς Καρχηδόνα περί τινος)]send clear information.., [Refs 2nd c.BC+ (2nd c.BC: Polybius Historicus 3.87.4; δ. ὑπέρ τινος [prev. author] 2.19.13)]; instruct plainly, ἵνα.. [LXX+3rd c.BC+ ([prev. author] 4.26.3, LXX.2Mac.1.18; ὅπως “PEleph.” 18.3 (3rd c.BC))]:—middle, uncertain in [Refs (“PPar.” 70p.413)]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+ (4th c.BC: Aristoteles Philosophus “Ethica Nicomachea” 1094b12, etc.)]