The meaning of “ἴσος”
Understanding ísos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from εἴδω (through the idea of seeming) + agree, as much, equal, like. - similar (in amount and kind)
ἴσος
probably from εἴδω (through the idea of seeming) + agree, as much, equal, like. - similar (in amount and kind)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ἴσος (ísos) | |
| Mark 14:59 | “But neither so did their witness agree together.” Word: ἴσος (ísos) | |
| 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.” Word: ἴσος (ísos) | |
| 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.” Word: ἴσος (ísos) | |
| 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?” Word: ἴσος (ísos) |