Ἡρώδης
Hērōdēs
Herod
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἡρώδης (Hērōdēs) is a proper name, specifically referring to a person. It is translated as "Herod" and appears six times in the Bible. This name is likely derived from the Aramaic or Hebrew name "Herod," which means "hero" or "glory." The use of this name in the Bible suggests that it held significant importance or notoriety in the ancient world. Herod was a historical figure, a king of Judea, and his name is often associated with power, politics, and possibly even violence. The fact that it appears six times in the Bible indicates that he played a notable role in the lives of the people and events described in the text. In summary, the Greek word Ἡρώδης (Hērōdēs) is a proper name that refers to a person, specifically a king of Judea, and is associated with power, politics, and notoriety. Its six occurrences in the Bible suggest its significance in the ancient world and its importance in the lives of the people and events described in the text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
Acts 12:6The same night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains. Guards in front of the door kept the prison.
Acts 12:11When Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from everything the Jewish people were expecting.”
Acts 12:19When Herod had sought for him, and didn’t find him, he examined the guards, then commanded that they should be put to death. He went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.
Acts 12:20Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king’s personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.
Acts 12:21On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.