English Explanatory Dictionary

doubting Thomas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who requires proof before believing.
  2. One who finds belief difficult.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

doubting Thomas doubting Thomases

Etymology

Originates from the story of the Apostle Thomas in the Gospel of John, where he refuses to believe that Jesus has risen from the dead unless he can see and touch the wounds of Jesus himself.

Related words

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