Transliteration: dia · preposition
| Meaning | through, on account of |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | preposition |
| Frequency | 666x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | διὰ, δι’, Διὰ, διά |
| Example verses | Matt 1:22 · Matt 2:5 · Matt 2:12 · Matt 2:15 · Matt 2:17 |
διά (dia) is a preposition that occurs 666 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “through, on account of” and first appears in Matt 1:22.
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