1417. duo

Lexicon

duo: Two

Original Word: δύο
Part of Speech: Adjective; Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective)
Transliteration: duo
Pronunciation: DOO-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (doo'-o)
Definition: Two
Meaning: two.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

both, twain, two.

A primary numeral; "two" -- both, twain, two.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a primary number
Definition
two
NASB Translation
both (1), forty-two* (2), pairs (2), twenty (1), two (124), two men (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1417: δύο

δύο, genitive indeclinable δύο (as in Epic, and occasionally in Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, others for δυοιν, more common in Attic (see Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 289f)); dative δυσί, δυσίν (δυσί in Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13; Acts 21:33 (Tr δυσίν), δυσίν in Matthew 22:40; Mark 16:12; Luke 12:52 (R G δυσί; Acts 12:6 (R G L δυσί); Hebrews 10:28; Revelation 11:3 (R G δυσί); cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 98; WHs Appendix, p. 147) — a form not found in the older and better writings, met with in Hippocrates, Aristotle, Theophrastus, frequent from Polybius on, for the Attic δυοιν); accusative δύο (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 210; Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 276f; Winers Grammar, § 9, 2 b.; Passow, i., p. 729); two: absolutely, οὐκ ἔτι εἰσί δύο, ἀλλά σάρξ μία, Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:8; δύο ἤ τρεῖς, Matthew 18:20; 1 Corinthians 14:29; τρεῖς ἐπί δυσί καί δύο ἐπί τρισί, Luke 12:52; ἀνά and κατά δύο, two by two (Winers Grammar, 398 (372); 401 (374); Buttmann, 30 (26)), Luke 9:3 (WH omits; Tr brackets ἀνά); (WH ἀνά δύο (δύο); cf. Acta Philip. § 36, Tdf. edition, p. 92); John 2:6 (apiece); 1 Corinthians 14:27; δύο δύο, two and two, Mark 6:7 (so, after the Hebrew, in Genesis 6:19, 20; but the phrase is not altogether foreign even to the Greek poets, as Aesehyl. Pers. 981 μύρια μύρια for κατά μυριάδας, cf. Winer's Grammar, 249 (234) (cf. 39 (38))); neuter εἰς δύο into two parts, Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; with the genitive δύο τῶν μαθητῶν (αὐτοῦ), Mark 11:1; Mark 14:13; Luke 19:29; (Matthew 11:2 R G); τῶν οἰκετῶν, Acts 10:7. δύο ἐξ αὐτῶν, Luke 24:13 (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) 158 (138); Winer's 203 (191)). with a noun or pronoun: δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι, Matthew 8:28. δύο μάχαιραι, Luke 22:38; ἐπί στόματος δύο μαρτύρων, Matthew 18:16; 2 Corinthians 13:1; δυσί κυρίοις, Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13; εἶδε δύο ἀδελφούς, Matthew 4:18; preceded by the article, οἱ δύο, the two, the twain: Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:8; 1 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 5:31; τούς δύο, Ephesians 2:15; αἱ (Rec. only) δύο διαθῆκαι, Galatians 4:24; οὗτοι (Lachmann brackets οὗτοι) οἱ δύο υἱοί μου, Matthew 20:21; περί τῶν δύο ἀδελφῶν, Matthew 20:24; ἐν ταύταις ταῖς δυσίν ἐντολαῖς, Matthew 22:40; τούς δύο ἰχθύας, Matthew 14:19; Mark 6:41; Luke 9:16; δύο δηνάρια, Luke 10:35.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary numeral

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 8147: שְׁנַיִם (shenayim) • The Hebrew numeral for two, used similarly in the Old Testament to denote pairs, duality, and witness. Examples include the two tablets of the covenant (Exodus 31:18) and the two cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:18).

In summary, "δύο" is a versatile numeral in the New Testament, used both in literal and symbolic contexts to convey the concept of duality, partnership, and testimony, reflecting its foundational role in biblical narratives and teachings.

Usage: The term "δύο" is used in the New Testament to denote the number two. It appears in various contexts, including numerical counts, pairings, and symbolic representations.

Context: The Greek word "δύο" is a fundamental numeral used throughout the New Testament to signify the number two. It appears in a variety of contexts, often highlighting the concept of duality or pairing. For instance, in Matthew 18:20, Jesus states, "For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them." This usage underscores the importance of community and fellowship in the Christian faith.

In the Gospels, "δύο" is frequently used in narratives involving pairs, such as the sending of the disciples in pairs for ministry (Mark 6:7) or the two blind men healed by Jesus (Matthew 9:27). The number two can also symbolize witness or testimony, as seen in John 8:17, "In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid."

The use of "δύο" extends beyond literal counting to convey deeper theological meanings. In Ephesians 2:15, Paul speaks of Christ making "the two one" by reconciling Jews and Gentiles, illustrating the unity brought about through Christ's work.

The number two is also significant in eschatological contexts, such as the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3, who prophesy during the end times. This highlights the role of testimony and the fulfillment of God's purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

δυείν δυο δυό δύο δυσι δυσί δυσὶ δυσιν δυσίν δυσὶν τρεῖς duo dusi dusin dyo dýo dysi dysí dysì dysin dysín dysìn treis treîs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 4:18 Adj
GRK: Γαλιλαίας εἶδεν δύο ἀδελφούς Σίμωνα
NAS: of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon
KJV: of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon
INT: of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon

Matthew 4:21 Adj
GRK: εἶδεν ἄλλους δύο ἀδελφούς Ἰάκωβον
NAS: He saw two other
KJV: he saw other two brethren, James
INT: he saw others two brothers James

Matthew 5:41 Adj
GRK: μετ' αὐτοῦ δύο
NAS: mile, go with him two.
KJV: with him twain.
INT: with him two

Matthew 6:24 Adj-DMP
GRK: Οὐδεὶς δύναται δυσὶ κυρίοις δουλεύειν
NAS: can serve two masters; for either
KJV: can serve two masters: for
INT: No one is able two masters to serve

Matthew 8:28 Adj
GRK: ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι ἐκ
NAS: of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed
KJV: him two possessed with devils,
INT: met him two possessed by demons out of

Matthew 9:27 Adj
GRK: ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες
NAS: on from there, two blind men
KJV: thence, two blind men
INT: followed him two blind [men] crying

Matthew 10:10 Adj
GRK: ὁδὸν μηδὲ δύο χιτῶνας μηδὲ
NAS: or even two coats, or
KJV: neither two coats,
INT: [the] way nor two tunics nor

Matthew 10:29 Adj
GRK: οὐχὶ δύο στρουθία ἀσσαρίου
NAS: Are not two sparrows sold
KJV: Are not two sparrows sold
INT: Not two sparrows for an assarion

Matthew 14:17 Adj
GRK: ἄρτους καὶ δύο ἰχθύας
NAS: five loaves and two fish.
KJV: loaves, and two fishes.
INT: loaves and two fish

Matthew 14:19 Adj
GRK: καὶ τοὺς δύο ἰχθύας ἀναβλέψας
NAS: loaves and the two fish,
KJV: and the two fishes,
INT: and the two fish having looked up

Matthew 18:8 Adj
GRK: χωλόν ἢ δύο χεῖρας ἢ
NAS: than to have two hands or
KJV: rather than having two hands or
INT: lame [rather] than two hands or

Matthew 18:8 Adj
GRK: χεῖρας ἢ δύο πόδας ἔχοντα
NAS: hands or two feet and be cast
KJV: hands or two feet to be cast
INT: hands or two feet having

Matthew 18:9 Adj
GRK: εἰσελθεῖν ἢ δύο ὀφθαλμοὺς ἔχοντα
NAS: than to have two eyes and be cast
KJV: rather than having two eyes to be cast
INT: to enter [rather] than two eyes having

Matthew 18:16 Adj
GRK: ἕνα ἢ δύο ἵνα ἐπὶ
NAS: one or two more with you, so
KJV: one or two more, that
INT: one or two that upon

Matthew 18:16 Adj
GRK: ἐπὶ στόματος δύο μαρτύρων ἢ
NAS: that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR
KJV: in the mouth of two or three
INT: upon [the] testimony of two witnesses or

Matthew 18:19 Adj
GRK: ὅτι ἐὰν δύο συμφωνήσωσιν ἐξ
NAS: to you, that if two of you agree
KJV: That if two of you shall agree
INT: that if two might agree of

Matthew 18:20 Adj
GRK: γάρ εἰσιν δύο ἢ τρεῖς
NAS: For where two or three
KJV: For where two or three
INT: indeed are two or three

Matthew 19:5 Adj
GRK: ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα
NAS: TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME
KJV: wife: and they twain shall be one
INT: will become the two for flesh

Matthew 19:6 Adj
GRK: οὐκέτι εἰσὶν δύο ἀλλὰ σὰρξ
NAS: they are no longer two, but one
KJV: they are no more twain, but one
INT: no longer are they two but flesh

Matthew 20:21 Adj
GRK: οὗτοι οἱ δύο υἱοί μου
NAS: these two sons
KJV: these my two sons may sit,
INT: these two sons of me

Matthew 20:24 Adj
GRK: περὶ τῶν δύο ἀδελφῶν
NAS: became indignant with the two brothers.
KJV: against the two brethren.
INT: about the two brothers

Matthew 20:30 Adj
GRK: καὶ ἰδοὺ δύο τυφλοὶ καθήμενοι
NAS: And two blind men sitting
KJV: And, behold, two blind men sitting
INT: And behold two blind [men] sitting

Matthew 21:1 Adj
GRK: Ἰησοῦς ἀπέστειλεν δύο μαθητὰς
NAS: Jesus sent two disciples,
KJV: sent Jesus two disciples,
INT: Jesus sent two disciples

Matthew 21:28 Adj
GRK: εἶχεν τέκνα δύο καὶ προσελθὼν
NAS: A man had two sons, and he came
KJV: A [certain] man had two sons; and
INT: had sons two and having come

Matthew 21:31 Adj
GRK: ἐκ τῶν δύο ἐποίησεν τὸ
NAS: Which of the two did the will
KJV: Whether of them twain did the will
INT: of the two did the

Strong's Greek 1417
137 Occurrences

δύο — 128 Occ.
δυσὶ — 3 Occ.
δυσὶν — 6 Occ.