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Two children born of the same parents at the same time. Figuratively used to describe a matching pair.

Examples of twins

Genesis 25:21-26 Although Jacob and Esau were twins, their very different characters indicate that God deals with and relates to people individually. See also Genesis 38:27-30; John 20:24 Didymus means “twin”. It is not known who his twin was; John 21:2; Acts 28:11 the mythical twin sons of Zeus regarded as special protectors of sailors

Twins used to illustrate God's election

Romans 9:10-16

Twins used figuratively for matching pairs

Songs 4:2,5; Songs 6:6; Songs 7:3

See also

5094  Jacob
5661  brothers
5664  children
5737  sisters