doubting Thomas
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doubting Thomas
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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.
noun doubting Thomases
- One who requires proof before believing.
- One who finds belief difficult.
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noun one who requires proof
| Español | Tomás el incrédulo |
|---|---|
| Português | Tomé incrédulo |
| Français | Thomas l'incrédule |
| Deutsch | ungläubiger Thomas |
| Italiano | San Tommaso, che non ci crede se non ci mette il naso |
| Ελληνικά | άπιστος Θωμάς ápistos Thomás |
| Română | Toma necredinciosul |
| Русский | Фома́ неве́рующий Fomá nevérujuščij |
| Tiếng Việt | Tôma đa nghi |
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