Lexical Summary diatéreó: To keep, to preserve, to maintain Original Word: διατηρέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance keep. From dia and tereo; to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly -- keep. see GREEK dia see GREEK tereo HELPS Word-studies 1301 diatēréō (from 1223 /diá, "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5083 /tēréō, "guard") – properly, thoroughly keep (very carefully) to ensure final safety (staying intact for "successful final delivery"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and téreó Definition to keep carefully NASB Translation keep...free (1), treasured (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1301: διατηρέωδιατηρέω, διατήρω; 3 person singular imperfect διετήρει; to keep continually or carefully (see διά, C. 2): Luke 2:51 (Genesis 37:11); ἐμαυτόν ἐκ τίνος (cf. τηρεῖν ἐκ τίνος, John 17:15), to keep oneself (pure) from a thing, Acts 15:29; ἀπό τίνος for שָׁמַר followed by מִן, Psalm 11:8 Topical Lexicon Root Meaning and Semantic Range The verb describes deliberate, attentive preservation—guarding something so that it remains intact, unaltered, and ready for future use. Occurrences in Scripture Contextual Significance in Luke 2:51 After the twelve-year-old Jesus confounds the teachers in the temple, “His mother kept all these things in her heart”. Mary is portrayed as the faithful steward of revelation. Her meditation parallels Psalm 119:11 and shows how hidden truth matures into obedient action (cf. John 2:5; 19:25-27). Contextual Significance in Acts 15:29 The Jerusalem Council writes, “You will do well if you keep yourselves from these things.” The Gentile believers are to guard their new freedom by avoiding idolatry and immorality, thereby protecting unity with Jewish brethren and upholding the holiness of the gospel (Leviticus 17–18 echoes). Theological Implications 1. Revelation entrusted must be protected (Luke 2:51; Jude 3). Connection with Old Testament Concepts Cognate verbs in the Septuagint are used for covenant-keeping (Genesis 17:9; Deuteronomy 4:2). The New Testament extends this covenant-guarding motif to the messianic community, now empowered by the Spirit. Practical Application for Ministry • Cultivate habits of Scriptural meditation and journaling after Mary’s model. Observations for Exposition and Teaching • Imperfect tense in Luke 2:51 shows continuous action—Mary kept on pondering. Conclusion Strong’s Greek 1301 highlights the believer’s responsibility to safeguard both revelation and conduct, ensuring that the gospel remains undefiled and fruitful in every generation. Forms and Transliterations διατετηρημένον διατηρεί διατηρείν διατηρήσεις διατηρήσετε διατήρησιν διατήρησόν διατηρουντες διατηρούντες διατηροῦντες διατηρούσιν διατηρών διετηρει διετήρει διετηρήθης διετήρησε διετηρούντο diaterountes diateroûntes diatērountes diatēroûntes dieterei dietērei dietḗreiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:51 V-IIA-3SGRK: μήτηρ αὐτοῦ διετήρει πάντα τὰ NAS: to them; and His mother treasured all KJV: his mother kept all these INT: mother of him treasured up all these Acts 15:29 V-PPA-NMP Strong's Greek 1301 |
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