δώδεκα

dōdekaAdjectiveG1427

twelve

From: from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα);

Short Definition

two and ten, i.e. a dozen

Full Lexicon Entry

δώδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, *τά *indecl. numeral, twelve: οἱ δ., the apostles, in, for Rec. δεκαδύο.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A-NUI

DescriptionG:A-NUI

Occurrences

62 times

Appears 62 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
15
Luke
13
Matthew
12
Revelation
10
John
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:5
  • Luke 18:31
  • Luke 9:17
  • Matthew 9:20
  • Mark 6:7

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