διαιρέωdiairéō
to separate, i.e. distribute
Greek (New Testament) · G1244
Meanings
1. to divide into parts, cut asunder.
2. to distribute: with accusative of thing, dative of person, Luke 15:12, 1 Corinthians 12:11.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Luke 15:12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons.
- 1 Corinthians 12:11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.