δώδεκα

dōdekatwelveHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective75 occurrences8 books61 verses

Definition

δώδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, τά indecl.

numeral, twelve: Matthew 9:20; 10:1, al.; οἱ δ., the apostles, Matthew 10:5, Mark 4:10, al.; in Acts 19:7; 24:11, for Rec. δεκαδύο.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δώδεκα:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

75 total
  1. Matthew 9:20δώδεκα · [for] twelve
    Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak.
  2. Matthew 10:1δώδεκα · twelve
    And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
  3. Matthew 10:2δώδεκα · twelve
    These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
  4. Matthew 10:5δώδεκα · twelve
    These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
  5. Matthew 11:1δώδεκα · twelve
    After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.
  6. Matthew 14:20δώδεκα · twelve
    They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  7. Matthew 19:28δώδεκα · twelve; δώδεκα · twelve
    Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  8. Matthew 20:17δώδεκα · twelve
    As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,
  9. Matthew 26:14δώδεκα · Twelve
    Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
  10. Matthew 26:20δώδεκα · twelve
    When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.
  11. Matthew 26:47δώδεκα · Twelve
    While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
  12. Matthew 26:53δώδεκα · twelve
    Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
  13. Mark 3:14δώδεκα · twelve
    He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
  14. Mark 3:16δώδεκα · twelve
    These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),
  15. Mark 4:10δώδεκα · Twelve
    As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
  16. Mark 5:25δώδεκα · for twelve
    And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years.
  17. Mark 5:42δώδεκα · twelve
    Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.
  18. Mark 6:7δώδεκα · Twelve {to Him}
    Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
  19. Mark 6:43δώδεκα · twelve
    …and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.
  20. Mark 8:19Δώδεκα · Twelve
    When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
  21. Mark 9:35δώδεκα · Twelve
    Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.”
  22. Mark 10:32δώδεκα · Twelve {aside}
    As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
  23. Mark 11:11δώδεκα · Twelve
    Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
  24. Mark 14:10δώδεκα · Twelve
    Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
  25. Mark 14:17δώδεκα · Twelve
    When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
  26. Mark 14:20δώδεκα · Twelve
    He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
  27. Mark 14:43δώδεκα · Twelve
    While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
  28. Luke 2:42δώδεκα · twelve
    And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
  29. Luke 6:13δώδεκα · twelve
    When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:
  30. Luke 8:1δώδεκα · Twelve
    Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,
  31. Luke 8:42δώδεκα · twelve
    …because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,
  32. Luke 8:43δώδεκα · twelve
    …including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her.
  33. Luke 9:1δώδεκα · Twelve
    Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
  34. Luke 9:12δώδεκα · Twelve
    As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
  35. Luke 9:17δώδεκα · twelve
    They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  36. Luke 18:31δώδεκα · Twelve {aside}
    Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.
  37. Luke 22:3δώδεκα · Twelve
    Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
  38. Luke 22:30δώδεκα · twelve
    …so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  39. Luke 22:47δώδεκα · Twelve
    While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
  40. John 6:13δώδεκα · twelve
    So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
  41. John 6:67δώδεκα · Twelve
    So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?”
  42. John 6:70δώδεκα · Twelve
    Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”
  43. John 6:71δώδεκα · Twelve
    He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
  44. John 11:9δώδεκα · twelve
    Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.
  45. John 20:24δώδεκα · Twelve
    Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.
  46. Acts 6:2δώδεκα · Twelve
    So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
  47. Acts 7:8δώδεκα · twelve
    Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.
  48. Acts 19:7δώδεκα · twelve
    There were about twelve men in all.
  49. Acts 24:11δώδεκα · twelve
    You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.