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δώδεκα G1427
G1427 is the Greek word δώδεκα, transliterated dṓdeka. The King James Version most often renders it twelve.
What it means
two and ten, i.e. a dozen.
Where it comes from
from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 66 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: twelve.
Verses using δώδεκα
The first 40 of 53 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:20 · KJV
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
Matthew 10:1 · KJV
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Matthew 10:2 · KJV
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 10:5 · KJV
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Matthew 11:1 · KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Matthew 14:20 · KJV
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
Matthew 19:28 · KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthew 20:17 · KJV
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Matthew 26:14 · KJV
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
Matthew 26:47 · KJV
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Matthew 26:53 · KJV
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Mark 3:14 · KJV
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
Mark 4:10 · KJV
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
Mark 5:25 · KJV
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
Mark 5:42 · KJV
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 6:7 · KJV
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Mark 6:43 · KJV
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.
Mark 9:35 · KJV
And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Mark 10:32 · KJV
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
Mark 14:10 · KJV
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
Mark 14:20 · KJV
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Mark 14:43 · KJV
And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Luke 2:42 · KJV
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luke 6:13 · KJV
And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
Luke 8:1 · KJV
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Luke 8:42 · KJV
For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
Luke 8:43 · KJV
And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
Luke 9:1 · KJV
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Luke 9:12 · KJV
And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.
Luke 9:17 · KJV
And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.
Luke 18:31 · KJV
Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
Luke 22:14 · KJV
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Luke 22:30 · KJV
That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke 22:47 · KJV
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
John 6:13 · KJV
Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
John 6:67 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
John 6:70 · KJV
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
John 11:9 · KJV
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
John 20:24 · KJV
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
Acts 6:2 · KJV
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1427 mean?
G1427 is the Greek word δώδεκα (dṓdeka), meaning two and ten, i.e. a dozen.
How is G1427 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it twelve (63 times), age of twelve (1 time), begat the twelve (1 time), names of the twelve (1 time).
How many times does G1427 appear in the Bible?
δώδεκα (dṓdeka) is tagged in 53 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1427 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα).
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