Strong's Lexicon Iambrés: Jambres Original Word: Ἰαμβρῆς Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Egyptian or Hebrew traditions. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Jambres in the Strong's Concordance, as the name appears only in the New Testament and is derived from later Jewish tradition. Usage: Jambres is a name mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in 2 Timothy 3:8. It refers to one of the magicians in Pharaoh's court who opposed Moses. The name is used to illustrate those who resist the truth and oppose God's messengers. Cultural and Historical Background: Jambres, along with Jannes, is traditionally identified as one of the Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses during the time of the Exodus. Although not named in the Old Testament, Jewish tradition and extra-biblical sources, such as the Targum of Jonathan and other rabbinic literature, have preserved these names. These magicians are said to have replicated some of the miracles performed by Moses and Aaron, such as turning staffs into serpents, as recorded in Exodus 7:11-12. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Jambres, an Eg. sorcerer NASB Translation Jambres (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2387: ἸαμβρῆςἸαμβρῆς, ὁ, and ὁ Ἰάννης (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)), Jambres (for which the Vulg. seems to have read Μαμβρης, as in the Babylonian Talmud tract. Menach c. 9 in the Gemara; cf. Buxtorf, Lex. Talm., p. 945f (p. 481f, Fischer edition)), and Jannes, two Egyptian magicians who in the presence of Pharaoh imitated the miracles of Aaron in order to destroy his influence with the king: 2 Timothy 3:8 (cf. Exodus 7:11f). The author of the Epistle derived their names from the tradition of the Talmudists and the rabbis (cf. B. D. article Jannes and Jambres). These Magi are mentioned not only in the tract of the Babyl. Talmud just referred to, but also in the Targ. of Jonath. on Exodus 7:11; the book Sohar on Numbers 22:22; Numenius περί ταγαθου in Origen contra Celsus 4, 51; Eusebius, praep. evang. 9, 8; Evang. Nicod. c. 5, and other writings enumerated by Thilo in his Cod. apocr., p. 552f; (and Wetstein on 2 Timothy, the passage cited; Holtzmann ibid., p. 140f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jambres. Of Egyptian origin; Jambres, an Egyptian -- Jambres. Forms and Transliterations Ιαμβρης Ἰαμβρῆς ιαμείν ιαμίν Iambres Iambrês Iambrēs Iambrē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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