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Twelve Disciples

Excerpt from the Lexham Bible Dictionary, the most advanced Bible dictionary.

Twelve, The. A term used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus’ most prominent group of disciples.

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The Lexham Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

Twelve, the Twelve, The. A term used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus’ most prominent group of disciples.

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

TWELVE, THE. In the gospel of Mark, the Twelve (hoi dōdeka; anathrous in Mark 3:14) are a group of disciples chosen by Jesus to be his special companions (Mark 3:14; 4:10; 11:11; 14:17). They were particularly instructed by Jesus (Mark 9:35; 10:32) and were sent by him to proclaim the coming of the

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible

Twelve, The

Twelve, The. Designation for the 12 disciples/apostles in 1 Corinthians 15:5.See Apostle, Apostleship.

Tyndale Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

TWELVE, THE Designation for the 12 apostles in 1 Corinthians 15:5 and other verses. See Apostle, Apostleship.

The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary (Revised and Updated)

Twelve, The

twelve, the, a group chosen by Jesus to accompany him and share his ministry. The twelve are listed in four different places in the nt, but the lists show some variance (Matt. 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:13–16; Acts 1:13–14; cf. John 6:70). The most significant difference is that Matthew and Mark both

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Twelve, the

Twelve, theThe central circle of Jesus’ disciples, whom he called to be apostles. The term “the Twelve” appears in all four Gospels (even after the death of Judas at John 20:24; cf. Luke 24:9). Lists of the Twelve in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts agree on the number but not entirely on their names (Matt.

Eerdmans Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

Twelve, the (Gk. hoi dó̄deka). The central circle of Jesus’ disciples, whom he called to be apostles. The term “the Twelve” appears in all four Gospels (even after the death of Judas at John 20:24; cf. Luke 24:9). Lists of the Twelve in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts agree on the number but not entirely

Harper’s Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

Twelve, TheTwelve, the, a group chosen by Jesus to accompany him and share his ministry (Matt. 10:1–4; Mark 3:13–19; Luke 6:13–16; cf. John 6:70; Acts 1:13). The number apparently refers to the twelve tribes of Israel (Matt. 19:28) and symbolizes the restoration of Israel. As witnesses to his ministry

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Twelve, the

TWELVE, THE — a term for the band of Jesus’ closest disciples (Mark 4:10). Early in His ministry Jesus selected 12 of His followers and named them “apostles” (Luke 6:12–16). They are also referred to as the “twelve disciples” (Matt. 10:1). Jesus appointed them to travel with Him, preach, heal, and cast

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Second Edition

3. The Twelve Apostles

3. The Twelve ApostlesThe authors of the Gospels do not provide much detail about the Twelve, nor does Luke in the book of Acts provide information about either the background or the work of the Twelve, whom he lists in Acts 1:8 (note in Acts 1:26 the addition of Matthias replacing Judas Iscariot).

All the People in the Bible: An A–Z Guide to the Saints, Scoundrels, and Other Characters in Scripture

Twelve Apostles, The

Twelve Apostles, TheThe band of the twelve apostles is one of the most famous groups of all time, yet one about which we know almost nothing. They changed the world, yet all we know about many of them is their names, and we are not even sure of some of those. The traditional list is as follows:¹Andrew