◄ 1359. Dioskouroi ►
Strong's Lexicon Dioskouroi: Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux Original Word: Διόσκουροι Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Dioskouroi Pronunciation: dee-os'-koo-roy Phonetic Spelling: (dee-os'-koo-roy) Definition: Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux Meaning: the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, sons of Zeus and Leda, and patrons of sailors. Word Origin: From Greek mythology, Διός (Dios, meaning "of Zeus") and κούροι (kouroi, meaning "boys" or "youths") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term "Dioskouroi," as it pertains specifically to Greek mythology and culture. Usage: The term "Dioskouroi" refers to the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, who were considered divine figures in Greek and Roman mythology. They were believed to be the sons of Zeus (Jupiter) and Leda, and were associated with protection of sailors and ships. In the New Testament, the term is used to describe the figurehead of a ship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman culture, the Dioscuri were venerated as protectors of sailors and were often depicted on ships as figureheads. They were considered patrons of travelers and were believed to bring favorable winds and calm seas. Their mythological narrative includes themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and heroism, as they were known for their adventures and exploits. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Dios (see diopetés) and pl. of kouros (boy) Definition the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux) NASB Translation Twin brothers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1359: Διόσκουροι Διόσκουροι (Phrynichus prefers the form Διόσκοροι; in earlier Attic the dual τῷ Διοσκόρω was more usual, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 235), Διοσκορων, οἱ (from Διός of Zeus, and κοῦρος; or κόρος, boy, as κόρη, girl), Dioscuri, the name given to Castor and ((Polydeuces, the Roman)) Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda, tutelary deities of sailors: Acts 28:11 (R. V. The Twin Brothers; cf. B. D. under the word ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Castor and Pollux. From the alternate of Zeus and a form of the base of korasion; sons of Jupiter, i.e. The twins Dioscuri -- Castor and Pollux. see GREEK Zeus see GREEK korasion Forms and Transliterations Διοσκουροις Διοσκούροις Dioskourois Dioskoúrois Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 28:11 N-DMP GRK: Ἀλεξανδρινῷ παρασήμῳ Διοσκούροις NAS: and which had the Twin Brothers for its figurehead. KJV: whose sign was Castor and Pollux. INT: an Alexandrian with a figurehead the twin gods [Castor and Pollux] Strong's Greek 1359 1 Occurrence Διοσκούροις — 1 Occ.