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G1275 · Greek · New Testament
διαπαντός
Diapantos
Adverb
Always / Continually / At All Times

Definition

The Greek adverb diapantos (διαπαντός) means always, continually, or at all times — literally 'through all (time).' It is used in Hebrews 9:6 of the priests who 'entered continually (diapantos) into the first section of the tent,' performing their regular duties, and in Acts 10:2 of Cornelius who 'prayed to God at all times.'

Usage & Theological Significance

Diapantos speaks of uninterrupted, habitual devotion. In Hebrews 9–10, the continual (diapantos) offerings of the old covenant are contrasted with the once-for-all (ephapax) sacrifice of Christ. The priests' repetitive, never-finished work highlights the inadequacy of animal sacrifice — they entered the sanctuary diapantos because the work was never done. But Christ, having made one perfect sacrifice, sat down (Hebrews 10:12) — His work complete. Meanwhile, the believer's response is the diapantos of Cornelius: continual prayer and the diapantos of praise (Hebrews 13:15) — the 'sacrifice of praise to God continually.'

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 9:6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly (diapantos) into the first section, performing their ritual duties.
Acts 10:2 A devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God continually (diapantos).
Hebrews 13:15 Through him then let us continually (diapantos) offer up a sacrifice of praise to God.
Hebrews 10:12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

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