Dístomos — G1366

Definition

adjective

double-edged

Usually translated as

with two edges, two-edged

Origin

from G1364 and G4750

• dís (G1364)
• stóma (G4750)

Occurrences

Dístomos occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1), Revelation (2)

• Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged (δίστομον) sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
• Revelation 1:16 — And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged (δίστομος) sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
• Revelation 2:12 — And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges (δίστομον);