Strong's Lexicon dis: Twice Original Word: δὶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "δύο" (duo), meaning "two." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the adverb "twice," the concept of repetition or duality can be seen in Hebrew words like "שְׁנַיִם" (shenayim, Strong's H8147) meaning "two." Usage: The Greek adverb "δὶς" is used to indicate the occurrence of an action or event two times. It is a straightforward term that emphasizes repetition or duality in the context it is used. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, numbers often held symbolic significance. The number two could represent duality, balance, or confirmation. In the context of the New Testament, the use of "δὶς" underscores the importance of repetition for emphasis or confirmation, aligning with the Jewish tradition where a matter is established by two or three witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom duo Definition twice NASB Translation doubly (1), more* (2), twice (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1364: δίςδίς, adverb (Curtius, § 277; from Homer down), twice: Mark 14:30, 72; δίς τοῦ σαββάτου twice in the week, Luke 18:12; καί ἅπαξ καί δίς (see ἅπαξ, c.), Philippians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:18. In the phrase δίς ἀποθανόντα, Jude 1:12, δίς is not equivalent to completely, absolutely; but the figure is so adjusted to the fact, that men are represented as twice dead in a moral sense, first as not having yet been regenerated, and secondly as having fallen from a state of grace; see ἀποθνῄσκω, I. 4; (but compare the various interpretations as given in (Meyer) Huther or in Schaff's Lange (Fronm.) at the passage In the Babylonian Talmud (Ber. 10 a.) we read, 'Thou art dead here below, and thou shalt have no part in the life to come']. STRONGS NT 1364a: δισμυριάςδισμυριάς, δισμυριαδος, ἡ, twice ten thousand, two myriads: Revelation 9:16 L T (WH δίς μυριάδες), for R G δύο μυριάδες. Adverb from duo; twice -- again, twice. see GREEK duo Englishman's Concordance Mark 14:30 AdvGRK: πρὶν ἢ δὶς ἀλέκτορα φωνῆσαι NAS: crows twice, you yourself KJV: crow twice, thou shalt deny INT: before that twice [the] rooster crows Mark 14:72 Adv Luke 18:12 Adv Philippians 4:16 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Adv Jude 1:12 Adv Revelation 9:16 Adv |
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