Strong's Lexicon dilogos: Double-tongued, deceitful Original Word: δίλογος Word Origin: From Greek words "δι-" (di-), meaning "two" or "double," and "λόγος" (logos), meaning "word" or "speech." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dilogos," the concept of deceitful speech can be related to Hebrew words such as "רָמָה" (ramah, Strong's H7411) meaning "to deceive" or "to beguile," and "שֶׁקֶר" (sheqer, Strong's H8267) meaning "falsehood" or "lie." Usage: The term "dilogos" is used to describe someone who is insincere or deceitful in their speech, often saying one thing to one person and something different to another. It implies a lack of integrity and consistency in communication, often for manipulative purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and speech were highly valued, and the ability to speak persuasively was a prized skill. However, being "double-tongued" was seen as a negative trait, as it indicated a lack of honesty and reliability. In the early Christian community, integrity in speech was crucial for maintaining trust and unity among believers. HELPS Word-studies 1351 dílogos (an adjective, derived from 1364 /dís, "twice" and 3004 /légō, "to speak to a conclusion") – properly, "double-saying," i.e. deceitful by saying one thing but meaning another – literally, "two-sayings" ("double-tongued," used only in 1 Tim 3:8). 1351 /dílogos ("double-speaking") describes someone leaving a deliberate misimpression – acting like a spiritual "weathervane" by reversing their position (taking different sides of an issue whenever it is convenient or expedient). This person is unstable (vacillating), "speaking out of both sides of their mouth." [1351 /dílogos ("double-tongued") does "not occur in the LXX or in classical writers. It means saying one thing and meaning another, and making different representations to different people about the same thing" (WS, 1028).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dis and logos Definition given to repetition, double-tongued NASB Translation double-tongued (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1351: δίλογοςδίλογος, διλογον (δίς and λέγω); 1. saying the same thing twice, repeating: Pollux 2, 118, p. 212, Hemst. edition; whence διλόγειν and διλογία, Xenophon, de re equ. 8, 2. 2. double-tongued, double in speech, saying one thing with one person, another with another (with intent to deceive): 1 Timothy 3:8. From dis and logos; equivocal, i.e. Telling a different story -- double-tongued. see GREEK dis see GREEK logos |
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