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[Facts] meaning of Thomas
Can anyone tell me why the name Thomas is described as the 'twin'?
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"twin" from Hebrew "te'oma", which comes in turn from Hebrew word "ta'am" which is the root word for "joined together", "twin", etc. Just like "Ruby" is a common word, so would "Te'oma" be to the ancient Hebrews.
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