δισχίλιοι
dischílioi
G1367 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Adjective meaning 'two thousand' — denoting a numerical value of 2,000. Used to specify an exact quantity or count, typically referring to the number of items or people.
Semantic Range
two thousand (count of objects, people, animals); a precise numerical quantity
Root / Etymology
From the prefix δίς ('twice, two times') and the adjective χίλιοι ('thousand'), forming 'two thousand.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
Attested in Koine Greek as a compound numeral, δισχίλιοι is used in census, narrative, and administrative contexts to specify a count of 2,000. The form is a regular productive numeral compound in Greek. Its usage in the New Testament (e.g., Mark 5:13) refers to a specific number of swine, retaining a literal, quantitative sense. There is no evidence of a metaphorical or extended usage in extant sources. The word follows Greek conventions for forming higher numerals, using cardinal numerals for conciseness and clarity. English translations universally render it as 'two thousand'; this is accurate to its original sense, with no shift in meaning between Classical, Hellenistic, or Koine periods. It contrasts with other Greek numerals used for similar quantitative purposes and reflects standard Greek numeral formation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from δίς and χίλιοι; two thousand:--two thousand.
Root Family
δισχίλιοι (dischilioi) — two thousand, twice a thousand
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1367-01 |
δισχίλιοι | dischilioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
two thousand | two thousand | two thousand | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1367-01 |
Mark 5:13 | δισχίλιοι | dischilioi | ADJ.S NOM M PL |
two thousand | two thousand | two thousand |