The meaning of “δύο”
Understanding dýo reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary numeral both, twain, two. - "two"
δύο
a primary numeral both, twain, two. - "two"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:21 | “And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.” Word: δύο (dýo) | |
| Luke 12:52 | “For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.” Word: δύο (dýo) | |
| Acts 12:6 | “And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.” Word: δύο (dýo) | |
| 2 Corinthians 13:1 | “This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.” Word: δύο (dýo) | |
| Ephesians 5:31 | “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.” Word: δύο (dýo) |