Dōdeka δώδεκα

Dōdeka (Greek δώδεκα, Strong's G1427) is a Greek adjective meaning “twelve”. It occurs 76 times in 62 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Twelve apostles

Verses

Every verse with Dōdeka, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 9:20
  And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak.
• Matthew 10:1
  And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
• Matthew 10:2
  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
• Matthew 10:5
  These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
• Matthew 11:1
  And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.
• Matthew 14:20
  And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
• Matthew 19:28
  And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
• Matthew 20:17
  And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,
• Matthew 26:14
  Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
• Matthew 26:20
  Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.
• Matthew 26:47
  And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
• Matthew 26:53
  Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

Mark

• Mark 3:14
  And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
• Mark 3:16
  And Simon he surnamed Peter;These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),
• Mark 4:10
  And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
• Mark 5:25
  And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years.
• Mark 5:42
  And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were utterly astounded.
• Mark 6:7
  And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
• Mark 6:43
  And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.
• Mark 8:19
  When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
• Mark 9:35
  And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.”
• Mark 10:32
  And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
• Mark 11:11
  And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
• Mark 14:10
  And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
• Mark 14:17
  And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
• Mark 14:20
  And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
• Mark 14:43
  And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

Luke

• Luke 2:42
  And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
• Luke 6:13
  And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:
• Luke 8:1
  And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,
• Luke 8:42
  For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,
• Luke 8:43
  And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her.
• Luke 9:1
  Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
• Luke 9:12
  And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
• Luke 9:17
  And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
• Luke 18:31
  Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.
• Luke 22:3
  Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
• Luke 22:14
  And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.When the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles.
• Luke 22:30
  That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
• Luke 22:47
  And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

John

• John 6:13
  Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
• John 6:67
  Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?”
• John 6:70
  Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”
• John 6:71
  He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
• John 11:9
  Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.
• John 20:24
  But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

Acts

• Acts 6:2
  Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
• Acts 7:8
  And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.
• Acts 19:7
  And all the men were about twelve.There were about twelve men in all.
• Acts 24:11
  Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 15:5
  And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.

James

• James 1:1
  James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

Revelation

• Revelation 7:5
  Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,
• Revelation 7:6
  Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,
• Revelation 7:7
  Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,
• Revelation 7:8
  Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.
• Revelation 12:1
  And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.
• Revelation 21:12
  And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates.
• Revelation 21:14
  And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
• Revelation 21:16
  And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.
• Revelation 21:21
  And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.
• Revelation 22:2
  In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).