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διπλόω

diplóō

G1363 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To make double, to fold or multiply by two in quantity, to cause something to be doubled in size, number, or effect. In various contexts, it can mean literally to double an object (as with a piece of cloth) or metaphorically to increase or amplify something twofold.

Semantic Range

to fold (in two), to make double, to multiply by two, to cause to become twice as much, to render twofold, to repay double, to amplify or strengthen twofold

Root / Etymology

From διπλοῦς ('double, twofold') + verbal ending -όω, forming a verb indicating the act of making double. The root διπλ- is related to the idea of doubling or folding.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, διπλόω is used for the physical act of folding something over, making it double or two-layered (e.g., folding a cloak or paper). In Hellenistic and Koine contexts, including the Septuagint and New Testament, usage broadens to include causing something to be twofold in number or effect, such as repaying double or increasing a penalty or reward to twice the original amount. The verb is not particularly common in the New Testament, but where it appears, the sense is to multiply by two or render double. Standard English translations often render it simply as 'double' or 'to make double,' but may not capture the full nuance of making something twofold in substance or consequence. The verb is distinct from terms denoting general multiplication (like πληθύνω) or division (like διαιρέω), specifically specifying a doubling action.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διπλοῦς; to render two-fold:--double.

Root Family

διπλ- (diploûs) — two, double, two-fold

Root διπλ- to double, make twofold, fold
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G1362 διπλοῦς double things

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G1363-01 διπλώσατε diplosate V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL double Make double! Make double 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G1363-01 Revelation 18:6 διπλώσατε diplosate V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL double Make double! Make double
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