The meaning of “ἴσος”

Understanding ísos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2470

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἴσος

Phoneticee'-sos

Transliterationísos

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from εἴδω (through the idea of seeming) + agree, as much, equal, like. - similar (in amount and kind)

Scripture References

8 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:12	“Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.”
Mark 14:59	“But neither so did their witness agree together.”
Luke 6:34	“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”
John 5:18	“Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.”
Acts 11:17	“Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Mark

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark2

Luke1

John1

Acts1

Philippians1

Revelation1

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