"a twin; Didymus, the Greek equivalent to the name Thomas, Jn. 11:16; 20:24; 21:2*"
Definition and meaning
a twin; Didymus, the Greek equivalent to the name Thomas, Jn. 11:16; 20:24; 21:2*
In the original Greek the word is written: Δίδυμος
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 didymos (G1324) across the King James Bible.
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
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Common questions
Strong's G1324 (didymos) is a Greek word that means: a twin; Didymus, the Greek equivalent to the name Thomas, Jn. 11:16; 20:24; 21:2* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word didymos (G1324) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1324 is didymos, a Greek word defined as: a twin; Didymus, the Greek equivalent to the name Thomas, Jn. 11:16; 20:24; 21:2*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
didymos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.