Greek · G1366 · unreviewed

δίστομος

Double-edged

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δίστομος G1366
Pronunciation dístomos

What does δίστομος (dístomos) mean in the Bible?

δίστομος (dístomos) is a Greek word meaning "double-edged". δίστομος, -ον (δίς, στόμα), [in LXX: Jdg.

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Meaning

double-edged
Extended definition

(δίς, στόμα), [in LXX: Jdg.3:16, Psa.149:6, Pro.5:4 (פֶּה), Sir.21:3 * ;]

1of rivers and roads, double-mouthed, double branching.
2Of swords (Eur.; LXX, ll with), two-edged: Heb.4:12, Rev.1:16 2:12.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Rev 1:16
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Heb 4:12 · Rev 2:12
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