The meaning of “Ἰορδάνης”
Understanding Iordánēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יַרְדֵּן) Jordan. - the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine
Ἰορδάνης
of Hebrew origin (יַרְדֵּן) Jordan. - the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:15 | “The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;” Word: Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs) | |
| Mark 3:8 | “And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.” Word: Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs) | |
| Luke 4:1 | “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,” Word: Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs) | |
| John 3:26 | “And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.” Word: Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs) |