doubting Thomas
The English word “doubting Thomas” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
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.
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