Strong's Lexicon dithalassos: Double-minded, unstable Original Word: δίθᾰλασσος Word Origin: From Greek δι- (di-, meaning "two" or "double") and θάλασσα (thalassa, meaning "sea") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dithalassos," the concept of double-mindedness can be related to Hebrew terms that describe a divided heart or lack of faith, such as סָעַף (sa'aph, meaning "to divide" or "to branch off"). Usage: The term "dithalassos" is used metaphorically to describe a person who is double-minded or unstable, particularly in their faith or decision-making. It conveys the idea of being tossed between two opinions or lacking firm conviction. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the sea was often seen as a symbol of chaos and unpredictability. The imagery of being "double-minded" or "unstable" like the sea would resonate with ancient audiences familiar with the dangers and uncertainties of maritime life. This metaphor would have been particularly poignant in a culture that valued philosophical consistency and moral integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dis and thalassa Definition divided into two seas, dividing the sea (as a reef) NASB Translation where two seas met (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1337: διθάλασσοςδιθάλασσος, διθάλασσον (δίς and θάλασσα) 1. resembling (or forming) two seas: thus of the Euxine Sea, Strabo 2, 5, 22; Dionysius Periegetes, 156. 2. lying between two seas, i. e. washed by the sea on both sides (Dio Chrysostom 5, p. 83): τόπος διθάλασσος, an isthmus or tongue of land, the extremity of which is covered by the waves, Acts 27:41; others understand here a projecting reef or bar against which the waves dash on both sides; in opposition cf. Meyer at the passage (In Clement. hom., p. 20, Dressel edition (Ep. Petr. ad Jacob. § 14), men ἀλογιστοι καί ἐνδοιαζοντες περί τῶν τῆς ἀληθείας ἐπαγγελματων are allegorically styled τόποι διθαλασσοι δέ καί θηριωδεις.) From dis and thalassa; having two seas, i.e. A sound with a double outlet -- where two seas meet. see GREEK dis see GREEK thalassa |
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