δωδεκάφυλος

dōdekaphulostwelve tribesHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

δωδεκά-φυλος, -ον

(δώδεκα, φυλή),

of twelve tribes: as subst. neut., τό δ. (cf. λαὸς ὁ δ., Sibyll. Orac.), the twelve tribes, Acts 26:7.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 26:7δωδεκάφυλον · twelve tribes
    …the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.