Original Word: Θωμᾶς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Thómas
Pronunciation: tho-MAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (tho-mas')
Definition: Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve.
Meaning: Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, often referred to as "Didymus," which also means "twin."

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic word "תְּאוֹמָא" (Te'oma), meaning "twin."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry is Strong's Hebrew 8380, תְּאוֹמָה (Te'oma), which also means "twin."

Usage: The name Θωμᾶς appears in the New Testament as the name of one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He is most notably recognized for his initial doubt about Jesus' resurrection, leading to the term "Doubting Thomas."

Context: Thomas, also known as Didymus, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. His name, meaning "twin," suggests he may have had a twin sibling, although this is not explicitly mentioned in the biblical texts. Thomas is prominently featured in the Gospel of John. In John 11:16, Thomas demonstrates his loyalty and courage by urging the disciples to accompany Jesus to Judea, despite the danger: "Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, 'Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.'"

Thomas is best known for his skepticism regarding Jesus' resurrection. In John 20:24-29, Thomas was not present when Jesus first appeared to the other disciples after His resurrection. When told of the event, Thomas expressed doubt, famously stating, "Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe it." When Jesus later appeared to Thomas, He invited him to touch His wounds, leading Thomas to proclaim, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). This encounter underscores the importance of faith and belief in the unseen.

Thomas is also mentioned in John 14:5, where he questions Jesus about the way to the Father, prompting Jesus to declare, "I am the way and the truth and the life." This interaction highlights Thomas's inquisitive nature and desire for understanding.

According to tradition, Thomas is believed to have traveled as a missionary to India, where he is said to have established Christian communities and ultimately suffered martyrdom. His legacy is honored in various Christian traditions, particularly in the Malankara Church in India.

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin toam
Definition
"the twin," Thomas, one of the twelve apostles
NASB Translation
Thomas (11).

STRONGS NT 2381: Θωμᾶς

Θωμᾶς, Θωμᾷ, ὁ (תְּאום (i. e. twin), see δίδυμος), Thomas, one of Christ's apostles: Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; John 11:16; John 14:5; John 20:24-29 (in 29 Rec. only); John 21:2; Acts 1:13. (B. D. under the word.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Thomas.

Of Chaldee origin (compare ta'owm); the twin; Thomas, a Christian -- Thomas.

see HEBREW ta'owm

Forms and Transliterations

Θωμα Θωμᾷ Θωμαν Θωμᾶν Θωμας Θωμᾶς Thoma Thōma Thomā̂i Thōmā̂i Thoman Thomân Thōman Thōmân Thomas Thomâs Thōmas Thōmâs

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