### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **diágō**, represented by `{{G1236}}`, is defined as to **pass time or life**. It appears only **2 times** in **2 unique verses**, but its use is significant in describing the manner in which a life is conducted. The term is used to frame life not just as existence, but as a path that is actively led or spent in a particular state.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The two biblical occurrences of `{{G1236}}` present a sharp contrast between two different ways of life. In [[1 Timothy 2:2]], the word is used to express the desire to **lead** a **quiet** and **peaceable** life in all **godliness** and **honesty**. This is a life sought through prayer for **kings** and those in **authority**. Conversely, [[Titus 3:3]] uses the word to describe a former way of **living** characterized by being **foolish**, **disobedient**, **deceived**, and **serving** divers **lusts** and **pleasures**. This past life was spent in **malice** and **envy**.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the two ways of life described by `{{G1236}}`:
* `{{G979}}` **bíos** (life): This word for the "present state of existence" is the object of the action in [[1 Timothy 2:2]], where believers are to lead a quiet and peaceable **life**.
* `{{G2150}}` **eusébeia** (godliness): This describes the character of the desired life in [[1 Timothy 2:2]], which is to be lived in **godliness**.
* `{{G1398}}` **douleúō** (to be a slave to): In contrast to leading a godly life, the former life involved **serving** or being in bondage to lusts and pleasures [[Titus 3:3]].
* `{{G2237}}` **hēdonḗ** (pleasure): This word for "sensual delight" is one of the masters a person can serve when not living a life of godliness [[Titus 3:3]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G1236}}` lies in its clear depiction of the believer's past and present realities.
* **The Former Life of Bondage:** The use in [[Titus 3:3]] describes the pre-conversion state as one of **living** in a manner that is **foolish** `{{G453}}`, **disobedient** `{{G545}}`, and **deceived** `{{G4105}}`. This life was defined by serving **lusts** `{{G1939}}` and was conducted in **malice** `{{G2549}}` and **envy** `{{G5355}}`.
* **The Desired Life of Peace:** The aspiration for the believer is to **lead** a **quiet** `{{G2263}}` and **peaceable** `{{G2272}}` life, as stated in [[1 Timothy 2:2]]. This conduct is marked by **godliness** `{{G2150}}` and **honesty** `{{G4587}}`.
* **Conduct and Authority:** The ability to lead this peaceable life is directly linked to the stability provided by those in **authority** `{{G5247}}`, such as **kings** `{{G935}}`, for whom believers are instructed to pray [[1 Timothy 2:2]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G1236}}` is more than a simple verb for existence; it specifically refers to the *conduct* of one's life. Though used only twice, it powerfully contrasts a life led in bondage to sin with one led in peace and piety. It encapsulates the transformation from a past of being **deceived** and **serving** pleasures to the believer's goal of leading a **quiet** and godly life.
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