The meaning of “Ἰησοῦς”
Understanding Iēsoûs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) Jesus. - Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
Ἰησοῦς
of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) Jesus. - Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:9 | “And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.” Word: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) | |
| Romans 8:1 | “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Word: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) | |
| Philippians 2:19 | “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.” Word: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:3 | “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Word: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) | |
| 1 Peter 2:5 | “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” Word: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) |