The meaning of “Ἰουδαῖος”
Understanding Ioudaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Jew(-ess), of Judæa. - Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
Ἰουδαῖος
Jew(-ess), of Judæa. - Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:29 | “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” Word: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) | |
| Luke 23:37 | “And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.” Word: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) | |
| Acts 19:13 | “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.” Word: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:20 | “And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;” Word: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) | |
| Galatians 2:15 | “We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,” Word: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) |