The meaning of “Ἰακώβ”
Understanding Iakṓb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יַעֲקֹב) also an Israelite:--Jacob. - Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
Ἰακώβ
of Hebrew origin (יַעֲקֹב) also an Israelite:--Jacob. - Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:16 | “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.” Word: Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) | |
| Mark 12:26 | “And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?” Word: Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) | |
| Luke 13:28 | “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.” Word: Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) | |
| John 4:6 | “Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.” Word: Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) | |
| Acts 7:14 | “Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.” Word: Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) |