Strong's Lexicon diploó: To double, to fold over Original Word: διπλόω Word Origin: From the Greek word "διπλόος" (diplous), meaning "double." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of doubling is כָּפַל (kaphal), Strong's Hebrew #3717, which means to double or fold. Usage: The verb "diploó" means to make something double or to fold it over. In the context of biblical usage, it can refer to the act of doubling something in quantity or folding something over, often used metaphorically to imply an increase or multiplication. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of doubling was often associated with abundance and blessing. The act of doubling could signify prosperity or the fulfillment of a promise. In biblical times, doubling was also a practical action, such as folding garments or increasing resources, which held symbolic meaning in terms of divine provision and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom diplous Definition to double NASB Translation double* (1), give back (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1363: διπλόωδιπλόω, διπλῷ: (1 aorist ἐδιπλωσα); (διπλως); to double: διπλώσατε αὐτῇ (only R G) διπλᾶ (τά διπλᾶ T Tr WH brackets), i. e. return to her double, repay in double measure the evils she has brought upon you, Revelation 18:6 (R. V. double unto her the double). (Xenophon, Hell. 6, 5, 19; Plutarch, Cam. 41; (Diogenes Laërtius 6, 22.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance double. From diplous; to render two-fold -- double. see GREEK diplous Forms and Transliterations διπλωσατε διπλώσατε diplosate diplōsate diplṓsateLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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