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G1353 · Greek · New Testament
διοδεύω
diodeuo
Verb
Travel through / Pass through

Definition

The Greek verb diodeuo means to travel through, pass through, or journey across a region. It describes the movement of going from one place to another, traversing territory. It appears in Luke and Acts in the context of Jesus' and Paul's missionary travels.

Usage & Theological Significance

The missionary journeys in the New Testament are deliberately described with movement verbs like diodeuo, communicating that the gospel does not stay in one place — it travels, passes through, penetrates regions. Jesus is described passing through towns and villages, teaching (Luke 8:1). Paul and Silas traveled through region after region strengthening the churches (Acts 15:3). The movement of the gospel is Spirit-driven (Acts 16:6–7, where the Spirit prevents entry into certain areas). The Great Commission itself is movement-language: 'Go and make disciples of all nations.' Faithful discipleship has legs.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 8:1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.
Acts 17:1 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica.
Luke 13:22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem.
Acts 15:3 The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted.
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.

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