Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
twelve tribes
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G1429
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1429 Quick Answer
Strong's G1429 δωδεκάφυλον (dodekaphulon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dodekaphulon (do-dek-af'-oo-lon) n. 1. the commonwealth of Israel [from G1427 and G5443] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include twelve. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- dodekaphulon (do-dek-af'-oo-lon) n. 1. the commonwealth of Israel [from G1427 and G5443]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- twelve
Meaning and Definition
dodekaphulon (do-dek-af'-oo-lon) n. 1. the commonwealth of Israel [from G1427 and G5443] KJV: twelve tribes Root(s): G1427, G5443
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1429. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1429 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dodekaphulon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
twelve
Acts 26:7
How Strong's G1429 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1429 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1429 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1429.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1429, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1429 FAQ
What does dodekaphylon (δωδεκάφυλον) mean?
Dodekaphylon (Strong's G1429) is a Greek word most simply glossed "twelve tribes". dodekaphulon (do-dek-af'-oo-lon) n. 1. the commonwealth of Israel [from G1427 and G5443]
How many times is dodekaphylon (δωδεκάφυλον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1429 across 1 book.
Where can I study dodekaphylon (δωδεκάφυλον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1429 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate dodekaphylon (δωδεκάφυλον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as twelve. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.