Thomas
- proper noun
- /ˈtɑːməs/
- Gospel of Thomas
Examples
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I'm sorry, Thomas, truly, that everything turned out this way.
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I am Thomas Jonathan Jackson.
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My father is Sir Thomas Chapman.
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I now charge this man, Thomas Jordan, with high treason.
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Obviously, Charlottesville was alive and thriving, with Thomas Jefferson's university still at its heart.
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One of the twelve Apostles, Thomas is often remembered for his skepticism.
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In the Bible, Thomas questioned the truth of Jesus' resurrection.
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Thomas doubted the resurrection of Jesus until he saw him in person.
Synonyms
One of the twelve followers of Jesus who doubted his return to life until he saw Jesus
One of the twelve followers of Jesus who does not believe Jesus rose until he sees him
An apostle who doubted Jesus's resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus
Compounds
One of the twelve followers of Jesus who does not believe Jesus rose until he sees him
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thomas comes from an old Aramaic word Ta'oma' that means 'twin'. The Apostle Thomas had this name, and because he doubted Jesus until he saw him the phrase 'Doubting Thomas' now means someone who needs proof.