δώδεκα (dṓdeka) — Twelve

Greek word study: δώδεκα (dṓdeka), Strong's G1427. two and ten, i.e. a dozen

GreekStrong's G1427
Quick definition
Greek word
δώδεκα (dṓdeka)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

two and ten, i.e. a dozen

Word study
Derivation: from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα);

KJV translation words: twelve

Where this word appears

Strong's G1427 is tagged on 77 words in 62 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:20 and last appears in Revelation 22:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

twelve ×50Twelve ×25of the twelve ×1twelve was ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δώδεκα ×77

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×24Mark ×15Matthew ×13Luke ×13John ×6Acts ×41 Corinthians ×1James ×1

Verses (first 25 of 62)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1417 δύο (dýo), G1176 δέκα (déka).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1428 δωδέκατος (dōdékatos), G1429 δωδεκάφυλον (dōdekáphylon).

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Frequently asked questions

What does dṓdeka (G1427) mean?

Two and ten, i.e. a dozen.

How is G1427 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1427 as: twelve.

How often does δώδεκα (dṓdeka) appear?

Strong's G1427 is tagged on 77 words in 62 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:20 and last appears in Revelation 22:2.