Lexical Definition
διστάζω distázō (dis-tad'-zo) to doubt G:V
from δίς
doubt.
- properly, to duplicate, i.e. (mentally) to waver (in opinion)
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐδίστασασ | did you doubt | Matt.14.31 |
| ἐδίστασαν | doubted | Matt.28.17 |
Abbott-Smith
* διστάζω (< δίς),
to doubt, hesitate: Mt 14:31 28:17.†
SYN.: ἀπορέω, διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, μετεωρίζομαι (v. DCG, i, 491).
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 14:31 · 28:17 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
διστάζω-άζω,
future -άσω[Refs 1st c.BC+]: (δίς):—doubt, hesitate, absolutely, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; δ. εἰ.. [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; μή.. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; μή ποτε, with indicative, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; πῶς.. [Refs 4th c.BC+]; πότερον.. [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—passive, to be in doubt, [Refs 1st c.BC+]