diaphoros marks things as distinct, whether gifts, washings, or comparative excellence.

The occurrences mark distinction among items, seen in differing gifts and various washings, and in comparative statements where a name or ministry is set as more excellent.

1. Distinct items within a group · dominant

   In Romans 12:6, the accusative plural neuter form occurs with gifts that differ according to grace. In Hebrews 9:10, the dative plural masculine form occurs in the list of food, drink, and ceremonial washings; the APB renders the verse with “various ceremonial washings.”

   Romans 12:6Hebrews 9:10
2. Comparatively greater excellence · common

   In Hebrews 1:4, the comparative accusative singular neuter form occurs as the inherited name is compared with that of angels; the APB renders the clause “a more excellent name.” In Hebrews 8:6, the comparative genitive singular feminine form occurs with ministry, and the APB renders “a more excellent ministry.”

   Hebrews 1:4Hebrews 8:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the plural occurrences as “differ” and “various,” while its comparative forms appear as “more excellent.” These renderings show the clauses' presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.