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δωδεκάφυλον G1429

G1429 is the Greek word δωδεκάφυλον, transliterated dōdekáphylon. The King James Version most often renders it twelve tribes.

Word: δωδεκάφυλονTransliteration: dōdekáphylonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

the commonwealth of Israel.

Where it comes from

from G1427 (δώδεκα) and G5443 (φυλή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

twelve tribes 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: twelve tribes.

Verses using δωδεκάφυλον

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 26:7 · KJV

Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1429 mean?

G1429 is the Greek word δωδεκάφυλον (dōdekáphylon), meaning the commonwealth of Israel.

How is G1429 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it twelve tribes (1 time).

How many times does G1429 appear in the Bible?

δωδεκάφυλον (dōdekáphylon) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1429 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1427 (δώδεκα) and G5443 (φυλή).

Nearby entries

G1426 · δυσφημία — defamation G1427 · δώδεκα — two and ten, i.e. a dozen G1428 · δωδέκατος — twelfth G1430 · δῶμα — properly, an edifice, i.e. (specially) a roof G1431 · δωρεά — a gratuity G1432 · δωρεάν — gratuitously (literally or figuratively)

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