Lexicon
Δίδυμος
Didumos
G1324
N:N-M-P Greek

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Didumos is used as the designation attached to Thomas in the Gospel of John.

In all three attested verses, Δίδυμος appears as a nominative singular masculine designation attached to Thomas, whether he speaks with the disciples, is absent when Jesus comes, or is listed among disciples together.

Senses in use

  1. Thomas's attached designation · dominant

    The nominative singular masculine form is attached to Thomas in each occurrence. In John 11:16 the APB renders Thomas speaking to his fellow disciples; in John 20:24 it identifies him among the twelve who was absent when Jesus came; and in John 21:2 it includes him in the group gathered together.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the form as “the Didymus” in John 11:16 and John 21:2, and as “Didymus” in John 20:24. These renderings confirm its attachment to Thomas without isolating a further lexical nuance.

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