The meaning of “δώδεκα”
Understanding dṓdeka reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
twelve. - two and ten, i.e. a dozen
δώδεκα
twelve. - two and ten, i.e. a dozen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:28 | “And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Word: δώδεκα (dṓdeka) | |
| Mark 9:35 | “And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.” Word: δώδεκα (dṓdeka) | |
| Luke 9:12 | “And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.” Word: δώδεκα (dṓdeka) | |
| John 6:71 | “He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. ” Word: δώδεκα (dṓdeka) | |
| Acts 7:8 | “And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.” Word: δώδεκα (dṓdeka) |