Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διπλοῦς”
Understanding diploûs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
double, two-fold more.
G1362
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διπλοῦς
Phoneticdip-looce'
Transliterationdiploûs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
double, two-fold more.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:15 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.” Word: διπλοῦς (diploûs) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:17 | “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.” Word: διπλοῦς (diploûs) | |
| Revelation 18:6 | “Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.” Word: διπλοῦς (diploûs) |