διπλόω
diploō
to double
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word διπλόω (diploō) means "to double." This verb indicates an action of increasing something by a factor of two, implying a multiplication or intensification of its original quantity or quality. The single occurrence of διπλόω in the Bible suggests that its usage is limited to a specific context, where the emphasis is on the multiplication or intensification of something. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the exact implications of this verb in its sole biblical appearance. The significance of διπλόω lies in its mathematical connotation, implying a significant increase or amplification of something. This could have various applications, such as describing a multiplication of resources, a doubling of numbers, or an intensification of a quality.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text