Ἰησοῦς
Iēsous
Jesus
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous, Strong's number: G2459H) is a proper name referring to a specific person. In the limited scope of the Bible, this name occurs only once. As a proper name, it identifies an individual, implying uniqueness and personal distinctiveness. The name "Jesus" communicates this singular identity in a clear and concise manner. The singular occurrence of Ἰησοῦς suggests that its use is specific to this person and does not convey a general or abstract meaning. In contrast to commonly shared names, it serves to emphasize this person's distinctiveness. By employing a specific name, the author may be drawing attention to the individual's significance, highlighting their unique role or characteristics. This focus on a single person underscores the importance of the individual referred to as "Jesus". The author has chosen to use a specific proper name to identify and distinguish this person from others, implying that they hold a special place or status.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text