Strong's Lexicon diplous: Double Original Word: διπλοῦς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "διπλόω" (diploō), meaning "to double." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "diplous," the concept of duplicity or double-mindedness can be related to Hebrew terms like "פָּתָה" (pathah, Strong's H6601), which can imply being simple or naive, often with a connotation of being easily led astray. Usage: The Greek adjective "diplous" is used to describe something that is twofold or double in nature. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of duplicity or a dual aspect, whether in terms of quantity, quality, or moral character. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "double" could refer to various aspects, such as double portions, double honor, or even double-mindedness. The idea of duplicity was significant in moral and ethical discussions, as it often implied a lack of sincerity or integrity. In the Greco-Roman world, being "double-tongued" or "double-minded" was seen as a negative trait, reflecting inconsistency or deceit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dis and perhaps ploos Definition twofold, double NASB Translation double (1), double* (1), twice as much (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1362: διπλωςδιπλως (διπλοῦς), διπλοη (διπλῆ, διπλων, διπλοῦν (from Homer down), twofold, double: 1 Timothy 5:17; Revelation 18:6; διπλοτερος (a comparitive found also in Appian. hist. praef. § 10, from the positive form διπλός (Buttmann, 27 (24))) ὑμῶν, twofold more than yourselves, Matthew 23:15 ((cf. Justin Martyr, dialog contra Trypho, 122)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance double, two-fold more. From dis and (probably) the base of pleion; two-fold -- double, two-fold more. see GREEK dis see GREEK pleion Forms and Transliterations διπλα διπλά διπλᾶ διπλαί διπλάς διπλης διπλής διπλῆς διπλοτερον διπλότερον διπλουν διπλούν διπλοῦν διπλούς διπλώ dipla diplâ diples diplês diplēs diplē̂s diploteron diplóteron diploun diploûnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 23:15 Adj-AMS-CGRK: υἱὸν γεέννης διπλότερον ὑμῶν NAS: one, you make him twice as much a son KJV: him twofold more the child INT: a son of hell twofold more than yourselves 1 Timothy 5:17 Adj-GFS Revelation 18:6 Adj-ANP Revelation 18:6 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 1362 |
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