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The term "twice" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often signifying repetition, confirmation, or emphasis. In biblical literature, repetition can serve to underscore the importance of an event or statement, and the use of "twice" can indicate a doubling of significance or a reinforcement of divine action or instruction.
Old Testament References1.
Joseph's Dreams: In
Genesis 41:32, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and explains, "That the dream was given twice to Pharaoh means that the matter has been determined by God, and He will carry it out shortly." Here, the repetition of the dream serves as a divine confirmation of the certainty and imminence of God's plan.
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Sacrificial Rituals: The concept of offering sacrifices twice daily is seen in the instructions for the burnt offering. In
Exodus 29:38-39, God commands, "This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar: two lambs a year old, day by day continually. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight." The twice-daily offering underscores the continual need for atonement and dedication to God.
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Punishment and Restoration: In
Isaiah 40:2, the prophet speaks comfort to Jerusalem, saying, "Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins." The notion of receiving "double" can be seen as a form of divine justice and restoration.
New Testament References1.
Jesus' Teachings: In the New Testament, Jesus often uses repetition for emphasis. For example, in
John 21:16-17, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, reinforcing the importance of Peter's commitment and the restoration of his role after his earlier denial.
2.
Paul's Writings: In
Philippians 4:4, Paul writes, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" The repetition here serves to emphasize the importance of joy in the Christian life, regardless of circumstances.
3.
Warnings and Instructions: In
2 Corinthians 13:1, Paul states, "This is the third time I am coming to you. 'Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'" The reference to "two or three witnesses" highlights the biblical principle of establishing truth and accountability through repeated testimony.
Symbolic and Theological ImplicationsThe use of "twice" in the Bible often carries symbolic weight, representing certainty, completeness, or divine authority. In biblical numerology, the number two can signify confirmation or witness, as seen in the requirement for two witnesses to establish a matter (
Deuteronomy 19:15). The repetition of actions or statements twice can also indicate a heightened level of importance or urgency, as seen in prophetic visions or divine instructions.
In summary, the concept of "twice" in the Bible serves as a literary and theological tool to emphasize the certainty, importance, and divine origin of events and teachings. Whether through repeated dreams, sacrificial rituals, or apostolic instructions, the use of "twice" underscores the reliability and authority of God's word and actions.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) Two times; once and again.
2. (adv.) Doubly; in twofold quantity or degree; as, twice the sum; he is twice as fortunate as his neighbor.
Greek
1364. dis --twice... dis. 1365 .
twice. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: dis Phonetic Spelling:
(dece) Short Definition:
twice Definition:
twice, entirely, utterly.
...1074. genea -- race, family, generation
... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: genea Phonetic Spelling: (ghen-eh-ah') Short Definition:
a generation Definition: a generation; if repeatedtwice or with...
65. agrielaios -- of the wild olive
... branches.]. 65 ("wild olive") occurstwice in the NT (Ro 11:17,24) -- both
times of "the " (believing ) as part of the . See also...
1506. eilikrines -- judged by sunlight, unalloyed, pure
... deceit, wickedness) which of God's approval. This term is usedtwice in the
NT (Phil 1:10; 2 Pet 3:1). Word Origin of uncertain origin...
5487. charitoo -- to make graceful, endow with grace
... receptive to God's . 5487 () is usedtwice in the NT (Lk 1:28 and Eph
1:6), both times of God to bestow (). Word Origin from charis...
1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... also P. Hughs at 2 Cor 1:13). 1097 () is used once in this verse, and 1921 ()
twice. Both uses of 1921 () work in conjunction with...
3083. lutron -- a ransom
... 3083 () occurstwice in the NT (Mt 10:28; Mk 10:45), both times referring to
this purchase (ransom-price) which Christ paid. See 3084 ()....
4883. sunarmologeo -- to fit together
... 4883 ("hinged together") occurstwice in the NT (Eph 2:21, 4:16) -- both times of
God "fitly framing believers (OT, NT) into a harmonious, whole." That is...
603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy
... literally with head ), referring to , . 603 ("attentive expectation") is
usedtwice (Ro 8:19; Phil 1:20). Ro 8:19 applies this term...
1369. dichazo -- to cause a separation, separate, fig. alienate
... to be hostile. 1369 (from 1364 , "twice") -- properly, "cut into two parts"
(J. Thayer); to by placing at ("divide"). Word Origin...
Strong's Hebrew
4932. mishneh -- a double, copy, second... a double, copy, second NASB Word Usage copy (2), double (6), doubly (1), fatlings
(1), next (1), Second (3), second (16), second rank (1),
twice (1),
twice as
...6471. paam -- a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence
... more (3), once* (4), other times (5), ranks (2), steps (3), stroke (1), this once
(2), this time (4), thousand-fold* (1), time (13), times (42),twice (7), two...
8147. shenayim -- two (a cardinal number)
... 11), second time (1), sixty-two* (4), thirty-second* (2), thirty-two* (7), twelfth*
(22), twelve* (93), twenty-second* (2), twenty-two* (10),twice (5), two...
Library
The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men"
The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men". . The Angel Adjutant of
"Twice Born Men" Minnie L. Carpenter. This eBook was...
How HerodTwice Sailed to Agrippa; and How Upon the Complaint in...
... CHAPTER 2. How HerodTwice Sailed To Agrippa; And How Upon The Complaint In
Ionia Against The Greeks Agrippa Confirmed The Laws To Them....
The Holy SpiritTwice Given.
... Against the Epistle of Manich??us Called Fundamental. Chapter 10. "The
Holy SpiritTwice Given. 11. For the glorification of our...
How David, when He hadTwice the Opportunity of Killing Saul did...
... CHAPTER 13. How David, When He HadTwice The Opportunity Of Killing Saul Did
Not Kill Him. Also Concerning The Death Of Samuel And Nabal....
The Holy SpiritTwice Given by Christ. The Procession of the Holy...
... Book XV. Chapter 26."The Holy SpiritTwice Given by Christ. The Procession
of the Holy Spirit from the Father and from the Son...
Let those who haveTwice or Thrice Sacrificed under Compulsion...
... Canon VIII. Let those who havetwice or thrice sacrificed under compulsion?
Let those who havetwice or thrice sacrificed under...
The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men"
The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men". .... Title Page. THE ANGEL ADJUTANT
OF. "Twice Born Men". by. MINNIE L. CARPENTER. INTRODUCTION...
Petilianus Said: "But if You Say that we Give BaptismTwice Over.....
... Book II. Chapter 23. " 51. Petilianus said: "But if you say that we
give baptismtwice over? "51. Petilianus said: "But if...
The Death of Joseph [Herod's Brother] which had Been Signified to...
... CHAPTER 17. The Death Of Joseph [Herod's Brother] Which Had Been Signified To Herod
In Dreams. How Herod Was PreservedTwice After A Wonderful Manner....
How the Romans Took the Second WallTwice, and Got all Ready for...
... CHAPTER 8. How The Romans Took The Second WallTwice, And Got All Ready
For Taking The Third Wall. 1. Now Caesar took this wall...
Thesaurus
Twice (44 Occurrences)... 2. (adv.) Doubly; in twofold quantity or degree; as,
twice the sum; he is
twice as fortunate as his neighbor. Multi-Version Concordance
Twice (44 Occurrences).
...Double (49 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its
equivalent; madetwice as large or as much, etc.... 5. (adv.)Twice; doubly....
Onesiphorus (2 Occurrences)
... profit bringer" (2 Timothy 1:16; 2 Timothy 4:19)): 1. The Friend of Paul: Onesiphorus
was a friend of the apostle Paul, who mentions himtwice when writing to...
Thrice (17 Occurrences)
... Mark 14:30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even
in this night, before the cock crowtwice, thou shalt deny me thrice....
Type (12 Occurrences)
... It is variously translated in the King James Version, egtwice "print" (John
20:25);twice "figure" (Acts 7:43 Romans 5:14);twice "pattern" (Titus 2:7 Hebrews...
Excellency (53 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 13:19 the King James Version, etc.); ga'awah, rising, is thrice so rendered
(Deuteronomy 33:26, 29 Psalm 68:34); se'eth, "rising" (twice) (Job 13:11 the...
Cushi (7 Occurrences)
... a man. 2 Samuel 18:21 (twice, the second time without the article), 2 Samuel
18:22, 23, 11 (twice), 2 Samuel 18:32 (twice). (2) The...
Asunder (37 Occurrences)
... It is found in combination with break (twice), burst, cleave (twice), depart, cut
(six times), divide (three times), drive, part, pluck, put (twice), rend, saw...
Offend (24 Occurrences)
... Mark them which cause.... offenses"; 1 Corinthians 8:13twice, "if meat
make my brother to offend," etc.). Skandalon is primarily...
Offence (27 Occurrences)
... Mark them which cause.... offenses"; 1 Corinthians 8:13twice, "if meat
make my brother to offend," etc.). Skandalon is primarily...
Resources
In Leviticus chapter 12, why is a woman unclean longer if she gives birth to a daughter than if she gives birth to a son? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to receive a double portion? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of the rooster crowing in regards to Peter denying Jesus three times? | GotQuestions.orgTwice: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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