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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.

Word Origin:From Greek mythology, Διός (Dios, meaning "of Zeus") and κούροι (kouroi, meaning "boys" or "youths")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term "Dioskouroi," as it pertains specifically to Greek mythology and culture.

Usage:The term "Dioskouroi" refers to the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, who were considered divine figures in Greek and Roman mythology. They were believed to be the sons of Zeus (Jupiter) and Leda, and were associated with protection of sailors and ships. In the New Testament, the term is used to describe the figurehead of a ship.

Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Greek and Roman culture, the Dioscuri were venerated as protectors of sailors and were often depicted on ships as figureheads. They were considered patrons of travelers and were believed to bring favorable winds and calm seas. Their mythological narrative includes themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and heroism, as they were known for their adventures and exploits.

Word Origin
from Dios (seediopetés) and pl. of kouros (boy)
Definition
the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux)
NASB Translation
Twin brothers (1).

STRONGS NT 1359: Διόσκουροι

Διόσκουροι (Phrynichus prefers the formΔιόσκοροι; in earlier Attic the dualτῷΔιοσκόρω was more usual, cf.Lob. ad Phryn., p. 235),Διοσκορων,οἱ (fromΔιός of Zeus, andκοῦρος; orκόρος, boy, asκόρη, 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).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Castor and Pollux.

From the alternate ofZeus and a form of the base ofkorasion; sons of Jupiter, i.e. The twins Dioscuri -- Castor and Pollux.

see GREEKZeus

see GREEKkorasion

Forms and Transliterations

Διοσκουροις Διοσκούροις Dioskourois Dioskoúrois

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Acts 28:11N-DMP
GRK:Ἀλεξανδρινῷ παρασήμῳΔιοσκούροις
NAS: and which hadthe Twin Brothers for its figurehead.
KJV: whose signwas Castor and Pollux.
INT: an Alexandrian with a figureheadthe twin gods [Castor and Pollux]

Strong's Greek 1359
1 Occurrence

Διοσκούροις — 1 Occ.