δίψυχος
dipsuchos
double-minded
from δίς and ψυχή; two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose):--double minded.
James 1:8 · Word #2
Lexicon G1374
| Lemma | δίψυχος |
| Transliteration | dípsychos |
| Strong's | G1374 |
| In-context | double-minded |
| Literal | double-souled |
Morphology ADJ.A NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δίψυχος |
| Strong's | G1374 |
SIBI-P1 G1374-02
a two-souled man
| Root | δίψυχος (dipsychos) |
| Core Meanings | two-souled, divided in soul, split in inner life, wavering in allegiance or purpose |
| Semantic Range | double-minded, inwardly divided, wavering, unstable in conviction, conflicted in loyalty or purpose |
| Conceptual Significance | The term portrays inner division at the level of the ψυχή (soul/self), highlighting the biblical concern for wholehearted devotion. It depicts a person whose inner life is split between competing allegiances, contrasting with the ideal of single-hearted faithfulness. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (Gr,AA,,,,NMS,). It describes a single male subject and functions substantivally in context (used as a noun-like descriptor). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term combines δίς (twice) and ψυχή (soul), literally meaning "two-souled." Rendering it as "a two-souled man" preserves the root imagery of a divided inner life while reflecting the nominative masculine singular form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (2 occurrences of G1374)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| James 1:8 | δίψυχος | dipsuchos | double-minded |
| James 4:8 | δίψυχοι | dipsuchoi | you double-minded |