2394. Iasón

Lexicon

Iasón: Jason

Original Word: Ἰάσων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Iasón
Pronunciation: ee-ah'-sone
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-as'-oan)
Definition: Jason
Meaning: Jason, a Christian of Thessalonica, perhaps the same as the relative of Paul.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jason.

Future active participle masculine of iaomai; about to cure; Jason, a Christian -- Jason.

see GREEK iaomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
name of a legendary Greek
Definition
Jason, the name of one, perhaps two, Christian
NASB Translation
Jason (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2394: Ἰάσων

Ἰάσων, Ἰάσονος, ὁ, Jason, a Thessalonian, Paul's host: Acts 17:5-7, 9; whether he is the same who is mentioned in Romans 16:21 as a kinsman of Paul is uncertain.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iaomai), meaning "to heal" or "to cure."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Ἰάσων. However, the concept of healing, which is inherent in the name, can be related to Hebrew words such as רָפָא (rapha, Strong's Hebrew 7495), meaning "to heal" or "to restore."

Usage: The name Ἰάσων appears in the New Testament as a Christian believer and host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. He is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church and its spread.

Context: • Jason in Thessalonica: Jason is introduced in the Book of Acts as a resident of Thessalonica who provides hospitality to Paul and Silas during their missionary journey. His home becomes a focal point for the local believers. When a mob incited by jealous Jews cannot find Paul and Silas, they drag Jason and some other believers before the city officials, accusing them of harboring men who are "turning the world upside down" (Acts 17:6, BSB). Jason is forced to post bond before being released, indicating his significant role and commitment to the early church.

• Jason in Romans: Jason is also mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans, where Paul sends greetings to him, suggesting that Jason may have been with Paul in Corinth at the time of writing (Romans 16:21, BSB). This indicates Jason's continued involvement in the early Christian movement and his close association with Paul.

• Historical and Cultural Context: The name Jason was a common Hellenistic name, often adopted by Jews in the Greek-speaking world. This reflects the cultural integration and the spread of Hellenistic influence among Jewish communities during the period. Jason's role in the early church highlights the diverse backgrounds of early Christians and their shared commitment to the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιασονα Ἰάσονα Ιασονος Ἰάσονος Ιασων Ἰάσων ιαταί ιατρεία ιατρευθήναι ιατρεύθης ιατρευόμενον ιατρεύοντο ιατρεύσαμεν ιατρεύσω Iason Iasōn Iáson Iásōn Iasona Iásona Iasonos Iásonos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 17:5 N-GMS
GRK: τῇ οἰκίᾳ Ἰάσονος ἐζήτουν αὐτοὺς
NAS: the house of Jason, they were seeking
KJV: the house of Jason, and sought
INT: the house of Jason they sought them

Acts 17:6 N-AMS
GRK: αὐτοὺς ἔσυρον Ἰάσονα καί τινας
NAS: them, they [began] dragging Jason and some
KJV: not, they drew Jason and certain
INT: them they dragged Jason and certain

Acts 17:7 N-NMS
GRK: οὓς ὑποδέδεκται Ἰάσων καὶ οὗτοι
NAS: and Jason has welcomed
KJV: Whom Jason hath received: and
INT: whom has received Jason and these

Acts 17:9 N-GMS
GRK: παρὰ τοῦ Ἰάσονος καὶ τῶν
NAS: a pledge from Jason and the others,
KJV: security of Jason, and of the other,
INT: from Jason and the

Romans 16:21 N-NMS
GRK: Λούκιος καὶ Ἰάσων καὶ Σωσίπατρος
NAS: you, and [so] [do] Lucius and Jason and Sosipater,
KJV: Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater,
INT: Lucius and Jason and Sosipater

Strong's Greek 2394
5 Occurrences

Ἰάσων — 2 Occ.
Ἰάσονα — 1 Occ.
Ἰάσονος — 2 Occ.