Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia The Herodians were a political group mentioned in the New Testament, known for their association with the Herodian dynasty. They are referenced in the Gospels as being in opposition to Jesus, often collaborating with the Pharisees to challenge Him. The Herodians are mentioned specifically in the books of Matthew and Mark.Historical Context The Herodians were likely supporters of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, and part of the broader Herodian dynasty that ruled parts of Judea under Roman authority. This dynasty was established by Herod the Great, who was known for his extensive building projects, including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The Herodians were not a religious sect like the Pharisees or Sadducees but were more of a political faction that supported the Herodian rulers and, by extension, Roman governance. Biblical References The Herodians are mentioned in the context of their interactions with Jesus, often in collaboration with the Pharisees. In Matthew 22:16 , the Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar: "They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. 'Teacher,' they said, 'we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You do not show partiality.'" Similarly, in Mark 3:6 , after Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, the Pharisees and Herodians conspire against Him: "At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus." This alliance between the Pharisees, who were religious leaders, and the Herodians, who were politically motivated, underscores the threat that Jesus posed to both religious and political establishments of the time. Theological Significance The Herodians' interactions with Jesus highlight the tension between the Kingdom of God and earthly political powers. Their collaboration with the Pharisees, despite differing motivations, illustrates the lengths to which Jesus' opponents would go to undermine His ministry. The Herodians' support of Roman authority and the Herodian dynasty contrasts with Jesus' message of a spiritual kingdom not of this world. Role in the New Testament Narrative The Herodians serve as a reminder of the complex political landscape of first-century Judea, where Roman occupation, local dynastic rule, and Jewish religious leadership intersected. Their presence in the Gospel narratives emphasizes the diverse opposition Jesus faced and the broader implications of His teachings and actions. The Herodians' involvement in the plots against Jesus underscores the perceived threat He posed to established political and social orders. In summary, the Herodians were a politically motivated group aligned with the Herodian dynasty and Roman rule, often working with the Pharisees to oppose Jesus. Their actions in the New Testament reflect the broader conflict between Jesus' revolutionary message and the existing political and religious structures of the time. Smith's Bible Dictionary Herodians(from Herod). (Matthew 22:15) ff.; Mark 12:13 ff. Canon Cook describes these persons as "that party among the Jews who were supporters of the Herodian family as the last hope of retaining for the Jews a fragment of national government, as distinguished from absolute dependence upon Rome as a province of the empire. Supporters of the family of Herod, who held their dominions by the grant of the Roman emperor, would be in favor of paying tribute to the supreme power. (Matthew 22:16) ATS Bible Dictionary HerodiansPartisans of Herod Antipas, Matthew 22:16; Mark 3:6. Herod was dependent on the Roman power, and his adherents on the Roman power, and his adherents therefore maintained the propriety of paying tribute to Caesar, which the Pharisees denied. This explains Matthew 22:16. Easton's Bible Dictionary A Jewish political party who sympathized with (Mark 3:6; 12:13; Matt, 22:16; Luke 20:20) the Herodian rulers in their general policy of government, and in the social customs which they introduced from Rome. They were at one with the Sadducees in holding the duty of submission to Rome, and of supporting the Herods on the throne. (Comp. Mark 8:15; Matthew 16:6.) International Standard Bible Encyclopedia HERODIANShe-ro'-di-anz (Herodianoi): A party twice mentioned in the Gospels (Matthew 22:16 parallel Mark 12:13; Mark 3:6) as acting with the Pharisees in opposition to Jesus. They were not a religious sect, but, as the name implies, a court or political party, supporters of the dynasty of Herod. Nothing is known of them beyond what the Gospels state. Whatever their political aims, they early perceived that Christ's pure and spiritual teaching on the kingdom of God was irreconcilable with these, and that Christ's influence with the people was antagonistic to their interests. Hence, in Galilee, on the occasion of the healing of the man with the withered hand, they readily joined with the more powerful party of the Pharisees in plots to crush Jesus (Mark 3:6); and again, in Jerusalem, in the last week of Christ's life, they renewed this alliance in the attempt to entrap Jesus on the question of the tribute money (Matthew 22:16). The warning of Jesus to His disciples to "beware of the leaven of Herod" (Mark 8:15) may have had reference to the insidious spirit of this party. Greek 2265. Herodianoi -- Herodians, partisans of Herod ... Herodians, partisans of Herod. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Herodianoi Phonetic Spelling: (hay-ro-dee-an-oy') Short Definition: the Herodians ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2265.htm - 6k Library Combination of the Pharisees and Herodians. --Christ's Decision on ... Jesus Defends Healing a Withered Hand on the Sabbath. Cix. Jewish Rulers Seek to Ensnare Jesus. Matt. xxii. 15 Jesus Led Back from the Court of Herod to that of Pilate. The Third Day in Passion-Week - the Events of that Day - the ... In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ... The Gospel of Mark The Tribute Money Controversy Thesaurus Herodians (3 Occurrences)... (Comp. Mark 8:15; Matthew 16:6.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HERODIANS. ... James Orr. Multi-Version Concordance Herodians (3 Occurrences). ... /h/herodians.htm - 9k Hero'di-ans (3 Occurrences) Apocalyptic Literature (2 Occurrences) Kill (310 Occurrences) God's (602 Occurrences) Integrity (46 Occurrences) Faithfully (27 Occurrences) Truthfully (3 Occurrences) Trap (35 Occurrences) Resources Who were the Herodians? | GotQuestions.orgWhat did Jesus mean when He said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar's”? | GotQuestions.org Who was Herod Antipas? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Herodians (3 Occurrences)Matthew 22:16 Mark 3:6 Mark 12:13 Subtopics Herodians: Conspire to Kill Jesus Herodians: Seek to Entangle Jesus Related Terms |
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