διϋλίζω
diulizō
to strain out
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word διϋλίζω (diulizō) is a verb that means "to strain out." This action likely refers to removing impurities or unwanted elements from a liquid, such as water. Given its semantic domain of "Water & Weather," we can infer that the use of this word might be related to the filtering or purification of water. This verb is used only once in the Bible, which suggests its usage is idiomatic or specialized. Its significance lies not in its frequency, but perhaps its specificity, implying that the speaker is highlighting a particular aspect of their actions, such as filtering or purifying a drink, that conveys a certain message or connotation. Further context would be necessary to fully understand its meaning and significance in a specific biblical passage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text