Berean Strong's Lexicon Ioudaizó: To Judaize Original Word: Ἰουδαΐζω Word Origin: Derived from Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaios), meaning "Jew" or "Jewish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Ioudaizó," the concept relates to the Hebrew term יְהוּדִי (Yehudi), Strong's Hebrew #3064, meaning "Jew" or "Jewish." Usage: The verb "Ioudaizó" means to adopt Jewish customs or to live according to Jewish law. In the New Testament context, it often refers to the pressure on Gentile Christians to observe Jewish laws and customs, particularly those related to the Mosaic Law, as a requirement for salvation or full acceptance in the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, there was significant tension between Jewish and Gentile believers. Jewish Christians, who were accustomed to the Mosaic Law, sometimes insisted that Gentile converts adhere to Jewish customs, such as circumcision and dietary laws. This issue was a major point of contention in the early church, leading to the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15), where it was decided that Gentile Christians were not required to follow the entirety of the Mosaic Law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ioudaios Definition to Judaize NASB Translation live like Jews (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance live as the Jews. From Ioudaios; to become a Judaean, i.e. "Judaize" -- live as the Jews. see GREEK Ioudaios Forms and Transliterations Ιουδαιζειν Ἰουδαΐζειν Ιουδάϊζον Ιουδαίος Ioudaizein IoudaḯzeinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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