Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Δίδυμος”
Understanding Dídymos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
prolongation from δίς Didymus. - double, i.e. twin - Didymus, a Christian
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Δίδυμος
Phoneticdid'-oo-mos
TransliterationDídymos
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
prolongation from δίς Didymus. - double, i.e. twin - Didymus, a Christian
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:16 | “Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.” Word: Δίδυμος (Dídymos) | |
| John 20:24 | “But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.” Word: Δίδυμος (Dídymos) | |
| John 21:2 | “There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.” Word: Δίδυμος (Dídymos) |