"second, Mt. 22:26; τὸ δεύτερον, again, the second time, another time, Jude 5; so ἐκ δευτέρου, Mt. 26:42; and ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ, Acts 7:13"
Definition and meaning
second, Mt. 22:26; τὸ δεύτερον, again, the second time, another time, Jude 5; so ἐκ δευτέρου, Mt. 26:42; and ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ, Acts 7:13
In the original Greek the word is written: δεύτερος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of deuteros (G1208) across the King James Bible.
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.
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Common questions
Strong's G1208 (deuteros) is a Greek word that means: second, Mt. 22:26; τὸ δεύτερον, again, the second time, another time, Jude 5; so ἐκ δευτέρου, Mt. 26:42; and ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ, Acts 7:13 It appears 44 times in the King James Bible.
The word deuteros (G1208) appears 44 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1208 is deuteros, a Greek word defined as: second, Mt. 22:26; τὸ δεύτερον, again, the second time, another time, Jude 5; so ἐκ δευτέρου, Mt. 26:42; and ἐν τῷ δευτέρῳ, Acts 7:13. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
deuteros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.