Strong’s G1324

Δίδυμος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Didumos

Pronunciation

DID-oo-mos

Definition

Twin

Meaning

the Twin; Didymus, the Greek name equivalent to Thomas.

Usage

The term "Didumos" is used in the New Testament to refer to a person who is a twin. It is specifically used as a surname for the Apostle Thomas, indicating that he was a twin. The name "Thomas" itself is derived from the Aramaic word "תָּאוֹמָא" (Ta'oma), which also means "twin."

Bible references

John 11:16;John 20:24;John 21:2