Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Διόσκουροι”
Understanding Dióskouroi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Castor and Pollux. - sons of Jupiter, i.e. the twins Dioscuri
G1359
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Διόσκουροι
Phoneticdee-os'-koo-roy
TransliterationDióskouroi
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Castor and Pollux. - sons of Jupiter, i.e. the twins Dioscuri
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 28:11 | “And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.” Word: Διόσκουροι (Dióskouroi) |