Strong's Greek Concordance

G1429: δωδεκάφυλον

dōdekáphylon · “twelve tribes”

Definition

the commonwealth of Israel

KJV translates it as: twelve tribes

Word origin: from G1427 (δώδεκα) and G5443 (φυλή);

Extended definition

δωδεκά-φυλος, -ον
(δώδεκα, φυλή),
of twelve tribes: as subst. neut., τό δ. (cf. λαὸς ὁ δ., Sibyll. Orac.), the twelve tribes, Act.26:7.†
(AS)

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How G1429 is translated

  • twelve tribes ×1

Bible verses with G1429 (dōdekáphylon)

Dōdekáphylon appears in 1 verse.

  • Acts 26:7

    Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.