Strong's Greek Concordance

G1254: διακωλύω

diakōlýō · “to hinder”

Definition

to hinder altogether, i.e. utterly prohibit

KJV translates it as: forbid

Word origin: from G1223 (διά) and G2967 (κωλύω);

Extended definition

δια-κωλεύω
[in LXX: Jdth.4:7 12:7 * ;]
to hinder, prevent: with accusative, Mat.3:14.†
(AS)

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How G1254 is translated

  • was hindering ×1

Bible verses with G1254 (diakōlýō)

Diakōlýō appears in 1 verse.

  • Matthew 3:14

    But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?