Definition
διπλόος
(poët., διπλός, whence corp. -ότερον), -όη, -όον (-οῦ, -ῆ, -οῦν) [in LXX for כָּפַל, מִשְׁנֶה, and cognates ;]
twofold, double: 1 Timothy 5:17, Revelation 18:6; διπλότιρον, in twofold measure: Matthew 23:15.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διπλοῦς:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 23:15διπλότερον · twice as muchWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.
- 1 Timothy 5:17διπλῆς · of doubleElders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
- Revelation 18:6διπλᾶ · double; διπλοῦν · a double [portion]Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup.