ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΑΩ, διακυβερναω
DIAKYBERNAŌ, diakybernaō
Sounds Like: dee-ah-koo-ber-NAH-oh
Translations: to govern, to steer, to direct, to pilot
From the root: ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word means to govern, steer, or direct, often implying a thorough or complete control. It is a compound word formed from 'δια' (dia), meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', and 'κυβερνάω' (kybernao), meaning 'to steer' or 'to govern'. It describes the act of guiding or managing something, like a ship, or a state, with skill and precision.
Inflection: Does not inflect (this is the infinitive/root form)
Strong’s number: G1254 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΑΩ.
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- ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΑ — to govern, to steer, to pilot, to direct, to manage
- ΔΙΑΚΥΒΕΡΝΩΝ — governing, steering, directing, administering, ruling
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