[Greek] διαφέρω (diapherō), [Latin] melior, [Latin] transferre, [Latin] disseminare, [Latin] supervenire, [Latin] differtus, [French] transporter, [French] reporter, [French] transcrire, [French] agresser: to transmit, to divide, to distinguish, to spread, to carry through, to differ, to bear apart, to be better; Mt.6:26, Mt.10:31, Mt.12:12, Mk.11:16, Lk.12:7,24, Acts 13:49, Acts 27:27, Rom. 2:18, 1Cor.15:41, Gal.2:6, Gal.4:1, Php.1:10
What counts more is how you can make a difference on others.
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to carry through, to navigate, to excel, to stand out, to pass, to bear, to surpass, to be important, and to differ.
Plato’s Apology 35a: “To be superior in wisdom or courage.”
Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus 321: “You will bear your burden.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 3.40: “Pass life different at towns.”
Euripides’ Ion 15: “She bore the weight in her womb.”
Demosthenes Erotic Essay 61.46: “He admirably and considerably spread his record of his achievements.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 4.138: “Histiaeus opposed the plan [voted differently]”
Plato’s Apology 35a: “The Athenians who excel in virtue are no better than the women.”
Xenophon’s Anabasis 4.5.17: “The enemy was quarrelling over the booty they had.”
Euripides’ Orestis 251: “Then you be different from that evil brood.”
Old Testament: This term means to transmit, to change, to take away, to scatter, to divide, to differ, to be distinguished, and to be superior, to being alienated, being changed, and doing something different.
New Testament: This term means to spread, to become more valuable, to differ, to be important, and to drive about. Jesus states that man is more important than birds and sheep. Since a person is more valuable than a sheep, it is permitted to do good on the sabbath. Jesus did not permit anyone to carry anything through the temple area. The word of the Lord continued to spread through the whole region. Stars differ in brightness. Heirs, not of age, are no different from slaves, since they are still under the supervision of others. It is important to discern what is of value so that you may be pure and blameless. Paul was driven about on the Adriatic Sea.
Scripture:
“To discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” Php.10
It is important to the make the right decisions in alignment with the values of God.
“I mean that as lone as the heir is not of age, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.” Gal.4:1
A young heir, due to receive his inheritance, is still under the supervision of others. Through God’s grace, the Christian is freed from the enslavement of sin.
“How much more valuable person is than a sheep. So it is lawful to good on the sabbath.”
Jesus healed the man with a withered arm on the sabbath. Jesus is criticized for his actions.
Etymology: The Greek verb diaphero means to carry (-phero) through (-dia). The Latin noun melior means better. The Latin verb transferre means to transform, to bring across, and to translate. The Latin verb disseminare means to scatter or to sow. The Latin verb supervenire means to surpass, to come up, and to surprise.
Conclusion:
Differ, difference, ameliorate, transfer, transport, transmit, report, transcribe, disseminate, propagate, supervene, aggressive, aggressor
This term is used extensively in Greek Hellenism.
In the Old Testament, Jeremiah is presented as being distinguished with his white hair and majestic authority.
In the New Testament, Jesus does not deny the reality of human needs and concerns. But we should not be controlled or enslaved by them. We need to have trust in Jesus. (To be honest, this is often easier said than done).
Jesus points out the hypocrisy of the Jews in helping their animals on the sabbath.
This term can essentially mean to carry through different paths or ways.
Update: The mainstream media (and social media) often claim to think they know better than the American people regarding politics and policy.
At the end of the day, each of us will have to bear the burden of navigating through struggles and difficulties.
Some may sometimes bear the weight of an unplanned pregnancy, which may lead to adoption or abortion.
The media can quite effectively spread (disseminate) the record of a candidate’s achievements and failures.
All Republicans again voted against this “inflation reduction act”. So only the Democrats and Progressives own it.
Many have viewed the FBI entering Trump’s residence as a raid.
On the other hand, many others have stated that using the word “raid” is dangerous in fomenting and inciting violence.
It certainly makes a difference in how one accompanies another. So it follows that one must have a sound faith to carry forth in becoming a good example for others. These matters must be diligently attended to. Then others will accompany you in fighting the good fight. By discerning what is right, others will gladly follow you.
Next post: to follow closely and to attend to