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διό

dió

G1352 coordinating conjunction

SILEX Entry

Definition

Therefore, for this reason, consequently; introducing an inference, conclusion, or logical result from a previous statement or argument. As a marker of logical or causal connection, διό signals that what follows is justified by what has just been said, functioning to draw explicit connections between statements, events, or instructions.

Semantic Range

therefore, for this reason, for which cause, wherefore, consequently, so, hence

Root / Etymology

A compound of διά (through, because of) and ὅ (neuter singular of the relative pronoun, here in the accusative), literally 'because of which' or 'through which (thing)'.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, διό emerged as a conjunction indicating a logical or causal consequence, used in both formal reasoning and narrative. This function continued into the Koine period, where διό is regularly employed in the Septuagint and New Testament to introduce conclusions from previous statements, arguments, or explanations. In the New Testament, it commonly reinforces logical steps in an argument, indicating the result or necessity that follows from what precedes. Standard English translations (e.g., 'therefore', 'for this reason', 'wherefore') reflect its function as a marker of transition or inference, but the sense of explicit reasoning can sometimes be underappreciated in translation. It differs from similar conjunctions like διὰ τοῦτο ('for this reason') and ὥστε ('so that', 'therefore'), in that διό particularly stresses the cause, basis, or rationale. The form is somewhat more idiomatic in Koine than in Classical usage and, especially in Pauline epistles, is used to reinforce arguments and exhortations.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διά and ὅς; through which thing, i.e. consequently:--for which cause, therefore, wherefore.

Root Family

διό (dio) — through which, because of which, consequently, therefore

Root διά, ὅ through, on account of, which (thing)

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G1352-01 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason 53

Occurrences in Scripture

53 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G1352-01 Matthew 27:8 διὸ dio CONJ Wherefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Luke 1:35 διὸ dio CONJ therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Luke 7:7 διὸ dio CONJ therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 10:29 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 15:19 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 20:31 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 24:26 διὸ dio CONJ therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 25:26 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 26:3 διὸ dio CONJ wherefore for this reason for this reason
G1352-01 Acts 27:25 διὸ dio CONJ Therefore for this reason for this reason
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