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G1274 · Greek · New Testament
διανύω
Dianyō
Verb
To Complete / To Finish / To Accomplish

Definition

The Greek verb dianyō (διανύω) means to complete, to finish, or to carry through to the end. It appears in Acts 21:7, describing how Paul and his companions 'finished the voyage (dianyō)' from Tyre and arrived at Ptolemais. The word emphasizes completion — seeing a journey or task through to its conclusion.

Usage & Theological Significance

Acts 21:7 records the completion of one leg of Paul's journey to Jerusalem — a journey he knew would involve bonds and imprisonment (Acts 20:22–24). Yet Paul dianyō'd — he completed it. This completion theology runs throughout Paul's letters: 'I have finished the race' (2 Timothy 4:7); 'being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (epiteleō) until the day of Christ Jesus' (Philippians 1:6). The Christian life is a journey meant to be finished — not abandoned when it gets hard. Jesus Himself declared 'It is finished' (tetelestai) from the cross — the ultimate dianyō, the completion of redemption.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 21:7 When we had finished (dianyō) the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Hebrews 12:1 Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

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