Strong’s G1359 · Greek

Διόσκουροι
Dióskouroi

Definition

sons of Jupiter, i.e. the twins Dioscuri

Etymology

from the alternate of G2203 (Ζεύς) and a form of the base of G2877 (κοράσιον);

Where the KJV renders it

  • Castor and Pollux

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