Strong's Lexicon dódekaphulon: Twelve tribes Original Word: δωδεκάφυλον Word Origin: From δύο (dódeka, meaning "twelve") and φυλή (phulē, meaning "tribe") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for the concept of the twelve tribes is often represented by the term שֵׁבֶט (shevet, Strong's H7626) or מַטֶּה (matteh, Strong's H4294), both meaning "tribe" or "staff." Usage: The term "dódekaphulon" refers to the twelve tribes of Israel, which are the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob. This term is used to denote the collective tribes that make up the nation of Israel, often emphasizing their unity and shared heritage. Cultural and Historical Background: The twelve tribes of Israel hold significant importance in Jewish history and identity. Each tribe descended from one of Jacob's sons, and they were allotted specific territories in the Promised Land. The tribes played a crucial role in the social, political, and religious life of ancient Israel. The concept of the twelve tribes is central to understanding the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as well as the nation's history, from the Exodus to the division of the kingdom and beyond. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom adjective dódekaphulos (of twelve tribes); from dódeka and phulé Definition the twelve tribes NASB Translation twelve tribes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1429: δωδεκάφυλονδωδεκάφυλον, δωδεκαφυλου, τό (from δώδεκα, and φυλή, tribe), the twelve tribes, used collectively of the Israelitish people, as consisting of twelve tribes: Acts 26:7. (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 55, 6 [ET]; Protevangelium Jacobi, c. 1, 3; λαός ὁ δωδεκάφυλος, Sibylline Oracles Cf. δεκάφυλος, τετράφυλος, Herodotus 5, 66; (Winer's Grammar, 100 (95)).) From dodeka and phule; the commonwealth of Israel -- twelve tribes. see GREEK dodeka see GREEK phule |
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