Strong’s G1258

διάλεκτος

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

dialektos

Pronunciation

dee-al'-ek-tos

Definition

Language, dialect

Meaning

language, speech, conversation, manner of speaking.

Usage

The term "διάλεκτος" refers to a specific language or dialect spoken by a group of people. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the distinct languages spoken by different ethnic groups or regions. It emphasizes the diversity of languages present during the early Christian era, particularly in the context of the spread of the Gospel.

Bible references

Acts 1:19;Acts 2:6;Acts 2:8;Acts 21:40;Acts 22:2;Acts 26:14