◄ 1359. Dioskouroi ►
Lexicon Dioskouroi: Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux Original Word: Διόσκουροι Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Dioskouroi Pronunciation: dee-os'-koo-roy Phonetic Spelling: (dee-os'-koo-roy) Definition: Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux Meaning: the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, sons of Zeus and Leda, and patrons of sailors. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Castor and Pollux. From the alternate of Zeus and a form of the base of korasion; sons of Jupiter, i.e. The twins Dioscuri -- Castor and Pollux. see GREEK Zeus see GREEK korasion NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Dios (see diopetés) and pl. of kouros (boy) Definition the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux) NASB Translation Twin brothers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1359: Διόσκουροι Διόσκουροι (Phrynichus prefers the form Διόσκοροι; in earlier Attic the dual τῷ Διοσκόρω was more usual, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 235), Διοσκορων, οἱ (from Διός of Zeus, and κοῦρος; or κόρος, boy, as κόρη, girl), Dioscuri, the name given to Castor and ((Polydeuces, the Roman)) Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda, tutelary deities of sailors: Acts 28:11 (R. V. The Twin Brothers; cf. B. D. under the word ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From Greek mythology, Διόσκουροι refers to the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, who were considered the sons of Zeus (Διός, "of Zeus") and Leda. The name literally means "sons of Zeus." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Διόσκουροι, as it is a term rooted in Greek mythology and culture, which does not have a counterpart in the Hebrew Scriptures. The concept of mythological figures like Castor and Pollux is unique to the Greco-Roman world and does not have a parallel in the Hebrew tradition. Usage: The term Διόσκουροι appears in the New Testament in the context of a ship's figurehead. It is used once in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) in Acts 28:11: "After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It was marked with the twin brothers as its figurehead." Context: The term Διόσκουροι is found in the New Testament in Acts 28:11, where it describes the figurehead of an Alexandrian ship on which the Apostle Paul traveled after being shipwrecked on the island of Malta. The Dioskouroi, Castor and Pollux, were revered in ancient Greek and Roman culture as the protectors of sailors, often invoked for safe passage across the seas. Their presence as a figurehead on the ship signifies the cultural integration of Greek mythology into Roman life, reflecting the syncretism prevalent in the ancient world. The use of such imagery in the New Testament highlights the diverse cultural and religious landscape of the time, providing insight into the daily life and beliefs of the people. The mention of the Dioskouroi in Acts serves as a historical detail, emphasizing the authenticity and historical context of the narrative. Forms and Transliterations Διοσκουροις Διοσκούροις Dioskourois Dioskoúrois Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 28:11 N-DMP GRK: Ἀλεξανδρινῷ παρασήμῳ Διοσκούροις NAS: and which had the Twin Brothers for its figurehead. KJV: whose sign was Castor and Pollux. INT: an Alexandrian with a figurehead the twin gods [Castor and Pollux] Strong's Greek 1359 1 Occurrence Διοσκούροις — 1 Occ.