ΔΙΣΤΟΜΟΙ, διστομοι
DISTOMOI, distomoi
Sounds Like: dis-TO-moy
Translations: two-edged, double-edged
From the root: ΔΙΣΤΟΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'two-edged' or 'double-edged'. It is formed from the prefix 'δι-' (di-), meaning 'two' or 'double', and 'στόμα' (stoma), meaning 'mouth' or 'edge'. It is commonly used to describe a sword or other cutting implement that has two sharp edges, capable of cutting on both sides. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has a dual or powerful effect.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Vocative, Masculine or Feminine; or Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1366 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Psalms — 149:6
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Psalms — 149:6
From the same root
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