Berean Strong's Lexicon dietés: Two years old Original Word: διετής Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "δι-" (di-), meaning "two" or "double," and "ἔτος" (etos), meaning "year." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "διετής," the concept of age and its significance can be found in various Hebrew terms related to years and age, such as "שָׁנָה" (shanah, H8141) meaning "year." Usage: The Greek adjective "διετής" (dietés) is used to describe something that is two years old. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used to specify the age of a child or an event that spans two years. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, age was an important factor in determining a person's role and responsibilities within the community. The age of two was significant in Jewish tradition as it marked a stage of early childhood development. Understanding the age of individuals in biblical narratives can provide insight into their social status and the expectations placed upon them. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dis and etos Definition lasting two years, two years old NASB Translation two years old (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1332: διετήςδιετής, διετες (δίς and ἔτος) (from Herodotus down), of two years, two years old: ἀπό διετοῦς namely, παιδός, Matthew 2:16, cf. Fritzsche at the passage; (others take διετοῦς here as neuter; see Meyer). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance two years old. From dis and etos; of two years (in age) -- two years old. see GREEK dis see GREEK etos Forms and Transliterations διετους διετούς διετοῦς dietous dietoûsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |