◄ 2381. Thómas ►
Lexicon Thómas: Thomas Original Word: Θωμᾶς Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Thómas Pronunciation: tho-MAHS Phonetic Spelling: (tho-mas') Definition: Thomas Meaning: Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thomas. Of Chaldee origin (compare ta'owm); the twin; Thomas, a Christian -- Thomas. see HEBREW ta'owm NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Hebrew origin toam Definition "the twin," Thomas, one of the twelve apostles NASB Translation Thomas (11). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2381: Θωμᾶς Θωμᾶς, Θωμᾷ, ὁ (תְּאום (i. e. twin), see δίδυμος), Thomas, one of Christ's apostles: Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; John 11:16; John 14:5; John 20:24-29 (in 29 Rec. only); John 21:2; Acts 1:13. (B. D. under the word.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic word "תְּאוֹמָא" (Te'oma), meaning "twin." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry is Strong's Hebrew 8380, תְּאוֹמָה (Te'oma), which also means "twin." Usage: The name Θωμᾶς appears in the New Testament as the name of one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He is most notably recognized for his initial doubt about Jesus' resurrection, leading to the term "Doubting Thomas." Context: Thomas, also known as Didymus, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. His name, meaning "twin," suggests he may have had a twin sibling, although this is not explicitly mentioned in the biblical texts. Thomas is prominently featured in the Gospel of John. In John 11:16, Thomas demonstrates his loyalty and courage by urging the disciples to accompany Jesus to Judea, despite the danger: "Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, 'Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.'" Thomas is best known for his skepticism regarding Jesus' resurrection. In John 20:24-29, Thomas was not present when Jesus first appeared to the other disciples after His resurrection. When told of the event, Thomas expressed doubt, famously stating, "Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe it." When Jesus later appeared to Thomas, He invited him to touch His wounds, leading Thomas to proclaim, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). This encounter underscores the importance of faith and belief in the unseen. Thomas is also mentioned in John 14:5, where he questions Jesus about the way to the Father, prompting Jesus to declare, "I am the way and the truth and the life." This interaction highlights Thomas's inquisitive nature and desire for understanding. According to tradition, Thomas is believed to have traveled as a missionary to India, where he is said to have established Christian communities and ultimately suffered martyrdom. His legacy is honored in various Christian traditions, particularly in the Malankara Church in India. Forms and Transliterations Θωμα Θωμᾷ Θωμαν Θωμᾶν Θωμας Θωμᾶς Thoma Thōma Thomā̂i Thōmā̂i Thoman Thomân Thōman Thōmân Thomas Thomâs Thōmas Thōmâs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:3 N-NMS GRK: καὶ Βαρθολομαῖος Θωμᾶς καὶ Μαθθαῖος NAS: and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew KJV: and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew INT: and Bartholomew Thomas and Matthew Mark 3:18 N-AMS GRK: Μαθθαῖον καὶ Θωμᾶν καὶ Ἰάκωβον NAS: and Matthew, and Thomas, and James KJV: Matthew, and Thomas, and James INT: Matthew and Thomas and James Luke 6:15 N-AMS GRK: Μαθθαῖον καὶ Θωμᾶν καὶ Ἰάκωβον NAS: and Matthew and Thomas; James KJV: Matthew and Thomas, James the INT: Matthew and Thomas and James John 11:16 N-NMS GRK: εἶπεν οὖν Θωμᾶς ὁ λεγόμενος NAS: Therefore Thomas, who is called KJV: Then said Thomas, which is called INT: Said Therefore Thomas called John 14:5 N-NMS GRK: Λέγει αὐτῷ Θωμᾶς Κύριε οὐκ NAS: Thomas said to Him, Lord, KJV: Thomas saith unto him, INT: Says to him Thomas Lord not John 20:24 N-NMS GRK: Θωμᾶς δὲ εἷς NAS: But Thomas, one of the twelve, KJV: But Thomas, one of INT: Thomas however one John 20:26 N-NMS GRK: αὐτοῦ καὶ Θωμᾶς μετ' αὐτῶν NAS: inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus KJV: within, and Thomas with them: INT: of him and Thomas with them John 20:27 N-DMS GRK: λέγει τῷ Θωμᾷ Φέρε τὸν NAS: Then He said to Thomas, Reach here KJV: Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither INT: he says to Thomas Bring the John 20:28 N-NMS GRK: ἀπεκρίθη Θωμᾶς καὶ εἶπεν NAS: Thomas answered and said KJV: And Thomas answered and INT: answered Thomas and said John 21:2 N-NMS GRK: Πέτρος καὶ Θωμᾶς ὁ λεγόμενος NAS: Peter, and Thomas called KJV: Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, INT: Peter and Thomas called Acts 1:13 N-NMS GRK: Φίλιππος καὶ Θωμᾶς Βαρθολομαῖος καὶ NAS: Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew KJV: Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and INT: Philip and Thomas Bartholomew and Strong's Greek 2381 11 Occurrences Θωμᾷ — 1 Occ. Θωμᾶν — 2 Occ. Θωμᾶς — 8 Occ.