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διπλόω
diploō
G1363
G:V Greek

to double

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Diploo denotes an imperative to make repayment double in Revelation 18:6.

The sole attested use is a plural aorist active command within a call to repay in double measure according to deeds.

Senses in use

  1. Command to repay in double measure · dominant

    In Revelation 18:6, διπλώσατε is a second-person plural aorist active verb in the clause concerning repayment according to works. The APB renders the surrounding instruction, “double the doubles according to her works,” confirming a commanded doubling within the act of repayment.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Revelation 18:6, the APB presents the clause with “double the doubles” in an instruction about repayment. It cannot isolate the term beyond that clause-level presentation.

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