Strong’s G1309

διαφεύγω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

diapheugó

Pronunciation

dee-af-yoo'-go

Definition

To escape, to flee through, to elude

Meaning

I escape by flight.

Usage

The verb διαφεύγω (diapheugó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of escaping or fleeing from danger, persecution, or any form of threat. It conveys a sense of successfully evading a perilous situation, often with divine assistance or providence. The term implies not just a physical escape but can also suggest a spiritual or moral deliverance.

Bible references

Acts 27:42