δίστομος
distomosdouble-edgedHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective3 occurrences2 books3 verses
Definition
δίστομος, -ον
(δίς, στόμα), [in LXX: Judges 3:16, Psalm 149:6, Proverbs 5:4 (פֶּה), Sir.21.3 * ;]
1. of rivers and roads, double-mouthed, double branching.
2. Of swords (Eur.; LXX, ll with), two-edged: Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 1:16; 2:12.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δίστομος:
- פֶּהpeh“lip”50%
- פִּיפִיָּהpi.phiy.yah“tooth”50%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Hebrews 4:12δίστομον · double-edgedFor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- Revelation 1:16δίστομος · double-edgedHe held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
- Revelation 2:12δίστομον · double-edgedTo the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.