Twins

Two children born of the same parents at the same time. Figuratively used to describe a matching pair.

Examples of twins

Genesis 25:21–26 Although Jacob and Esau were twins, their very different characters indicate that God deals with and relates to people individually. See also Genesis 38:27–30; John 20:24 Didymus means “twin”. It is not known who his twin was; John 21:2; Acts 28:11 the mythical twin sons of Zeus regarded as special protectors of sailors

Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD, and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born.

Twins used to illustrate God's election

Romans 9:10–16

Twins used figuratively for matching pairs

Song of Solomon 4:2, Song of Solomon 4:5, Song of Solomon 6:6, Song of Solomon 7:3