The meaning of “Ἡρώδης”
Understanding Hērṓdēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
compound of (a "hero") and εἶδος Herod. - heroic - Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
Ἡρώδης
compound of (a "hero") and εἶδος Herod. - heroic - Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:16 | “Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.” Word: Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs) | |
| Mark 6:20 | “For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.” Word: Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs) | |
| Luke 13:31 | “The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.” Word: Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs) | |
| Acts 12:19 | “And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode.” Word: Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs) |