Lexicon Ioudaios: Jew, Jewish Original Word: Ἰουδαῖος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Ioudaios Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-dah'-yos) Definition: Jew, Jewish Meaning: Jewish. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jewess, of Judaea. From Iouda (in the sense of Ioudas as a country); Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah -- Jew(-ess), of Judaea. see GREEK Iouda see GREEK Ioudas NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom IoudasDefinitionJewish, a Jew, Judea NASB TranslationJew (21), Jewess (1), Jewish (8), Jews (163), Judea (46).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2453: ἸουδαῖοςἸουδαῖος, Ἰουδαία, Ἰουδαῖον ( Ιουδα) ( Aristotle (in Josephus, contra Apion 1, 22, 7 where see Müller), Polybius, Diodorus, Strabo, Plutarch, others; the Sept.; (cf. Sophocles Lexicon, under the word)), Jewish; a. joined to nouns, belonging to the Jewish race: ἀνήρ, Acts 10:28; Acts 22:3 (1 Macc. 2:23); ἄνθρωπος, Acts 21:39; ψευδοπροφήτης, Acts 13:6; ἀρχιερεύς, Acts 19:14; γυνή, Acts 16:1; Acts 24:24; γῆ, John 3:22; χώρα, Mark 1:5. b. without a noun, substantively, Jewish as respects birth, race, religion; a Jew: John 4:9; Acts 18:2, 24; Romans 2:23f; plural, Revelation 2:9; Revelation 3:9; οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι (יְהוּדִים, before the exile citizens of the kingdom of Judah; after the exile all the Israelites (cf. Wright in B. D. under the word )), the Jews, the Jewish race: Matthew 2:2; Matthew 27:11, 29; Mark 7:3; Mark 15:2; John 2:6; John 4:22; John 5:1; John 18:33, etc.; Ἰουδαῖοι τέ καί Ἕλληνες, Acts 14:1; Acts 18:4; Acts 19:10; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Ἰουδαῖοι τέ καί προσήλυτοι, Acts 2:11 (10); ἔθνη τέ καί Ἰουδαῖοι, Acts 14:5; singular, Romans 1:16; Romans 2:9; οἱ κατά τά ἔθνη Ἰουδαῖοι, who live in foreign lands, among the Gentiles, Acts 21:21; Ἰουδαῖοι is used of converts from Judaism, Jewish Christians (see ἔθνος, 5) in Galatians 2:13. [SYNONYMS: Ἑβραῖος, Ἰουδαῖος, Ἰσραηλίτης: "restricting ourselves to the employment of these three words in the N. T. we may say that in the first is predominantly noted language; in the second, nationality; in the third (the augustest title of all), theocratic privileges and glorious vocation" (Trench, § xxxix.); cf. B. D. under the word , , .] The apostle John, inasmuch as agreeably to the state of things in his day he looked upon the Jews as a body of men hostile to Christianity, with whom he had come to see that both he and all true Christians had nothing in common as respects religious matters, even in his record of the life of Jesus not only himself makes a distinction between the Jews and Jesus, but ascribes to Jesus and his apostles language in which they distinguish themselves from the Jews, as though the latter sprang from an alien race: John 11:8; John 13:33. And those who (not only at Jerusalem, but also in Galilee, cf. John 6:41, 52) opposed his divine Master and his Master's cause — especially the rulers, priests, members of the Sanhedrin, Pharisees — he does not hesitate to style οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι, since the hatred of these leaders exhibits the hatred of the whole nation toward Jesus: John 1:19; John 2:18, 20; John 5:10, 15ff,; . (Cf. B. D. under the word ; Franke, Stellung d. Johannes z. Volke d. alt. Bundes. (Halle, 1882).) Ἰουδαϊσμός, Ιουδαϊσμοῦ, ὁ, (Ἰουδαΐζω), the Jewish faith and worship, the religion of the Jews, Judaism: Galatians 1:13ff (2 Macc. 2:21, etc.; cf. Grimm, commentary on 2 Maccabees, p. 61. (B. D. American edition under the word ).)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Ἰούδας (Ioudas), which is the Greek form of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel and the name of the southern kingdom after the division of Israel.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3064 יְהוּדִי (Yehudi) • Jew, Jewish • H3063 יְהוּדָה (Yehudah) • Judah, the tribe or territory
This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Ἰουδαῖος, reflecting its multifaceted role in the New Testament narrative and its enduring significance in the history of the Jewish people and early Christianity. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are part of the Jewish nation, adherents of Judaism, or residents of Judea. It appears frequently in contexts involving interactions between Jews and early Christians, as well as in discussions of Jewish customs and laws. Context: The term Ἰουδαῖος is significant in the New Testament, appearing in various contexts that highlight the complex relationship between Jews and the emerging Christian community. In the Gospels, it often identifies the Jewish leaders or people who interact with Jesus, sometimes in opposition to His teachings. For example, in John 4:22, Jesus states, "You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews."
In the Acts of the Apostles, Ἰουδαῖος is used to describe both Jewish believers and those who opposed the spread of the Gospel. Acts 18:2 mentions Aquila, "a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome."
The Apostle Paul, himself a Jew, frequently uses the term in his epistles to address issues of law, grace, and the inclusion of Gentiles in the faith. In Romans 1:16, Paul writes, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek."
The term also reflects the socio-political realities of the time, as Jews were a distinct group within the Roman Empire, often facing persecution and discrimination. The identity of being Ἰουδαῖος carried both religious significance and cultural heritage, deeply rooted in the covenantal promises of the Old Testament. Forms and Transliterations Ιουδαια Ἰουδαίᾳ Ιουδαιαν Ἰουδαίαν Ιουδαιας Ἰουδαίας Ιουδαιοι Ἰουδαῖοι Ἰουδαῖοί Ιουδαιοις Ἰουδαίοις Ιουδαιον Ἰουδαῖον Ιουδαιος Ἰουδαῖος Ἰουδαῖός Ιουδαιου Ἰουδαίου Ιουδαιους Ἰουδαίους Ιουδαιω Ἰουδαίῳ ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ Ἰουδαίων Ioudaia Ioudaíāi Ioudaian Ioudaían Ioudaias Ioudaías Ioudaio Ioudaiō Ioudaioi Ioudaíoi Ioudaíōi Ioudaîoi Ioudaîoí Ioudaiois Ioudaíois Ioudaion IOUDAIŌN Ioudaíon Ioudaíōn Ioudaîon Ioudaios Ioudaîos Ioudaîós Ioudaiou Ioudaíou Ioudaious IoudaíousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:2 Adj-GMPGRK: βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων εἴδομεν γὰρNAS: King of the Jews? For we saw KJV: King of the Jews? for INT: King of the Jews we saw indeed Matthew 27:11 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων ὁ δὲ NAS: Are You the King of the Jews? And Jesus KJV: thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus INT: king of the Jews moreover Matthew 27:29 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεῦ τῶν Ἰουδαίων NAS: Hail, King of the Jews! KJV: Hail, King of the Jews! INT: king of the Jews Matthew 27:37 Adj-GMP GRK: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ NAS: IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. KJV: JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. INT: king of the Jews Matthew 28:15 Adj-DMP GRK: οὗτος παρὰ Ἰουδαίοις μέχρι τῆς NAS: among the Jews, [and is] to this day. KJV: among the Jews until INT: this among [the] Jews until the Mark 7:3 Adj-NMP GRK: πάντες οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι ἐὰν μὴ NAS: and all the Jews do not eat KJV: and all the Jews, except they wash INT: all the Jews if not Mark 15:2 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων ὁ δὲ NAS: Him, Are You the King of the Jews? And He answered KJV: the King of the Jews? And INT: King of the Jews and Mark 15:9 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλέα τῶν Ἰουδαίων NAS: for you the King of the Jews? KJV: unto you the King of the Jews? INT: King of the Jews Mark 15:12 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλέα τῶν Ἰουδαίων NAS: you call the King of the Jews? KJV: ye call the King of the Jews? INT: King of the Jews Mark 15:18 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεῦ τῶν Ἰουδαίων NAS: Him, Hail, King of the Jews! KJV: Hail, King of the Jews! INT: King of the Jews Mark 15:26 Adj-GMP GRK: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ NAS: Him read, THE KING OF THE JEWS. KJV: written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. INT: King of the Jews Luke 7:3 Adj-GMP GRK: πρεσβυτέρους τῶν Ἰουδαίων ἐρωτῶν αὐτὸν NAS: he sent some Jewish elders KJV: the elders of the Jews, beseeching INT: elders of the Jews begging him Luke 23:3 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων ὁ δὲ NAS: Are You the King of the Jews? And He answered KJV: the King of the Jews? And INT: king of the Jews and Luke 23:37 Adj-GMP GRK: βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων σῶσον σεαυτόν NAS: You are the King of the Jews, save KJV: be the king of the Jews, save thyself. INT: king of the Jews save yourself Luke 23:38 Adj-GMP GRK: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ ΟΥΤΟΣ γράμμασιν NAS: Him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. KJV: IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. INT: king of the Jews This in letters Luke 23:51 Adj-GMP GRK: πόλεως τῶν Ἰουδαίων ὃς προσεδέχετο NAS: a city of the Jews, who KJV: Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who INT: a city of the Jews and who was waiting for John 1:19 Adj-NMP GRK: αὐτὸν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι ἐξ Ἰεροσολύμων NAS: when the Jews sent KJV: of John, when the Jews sent priests INT: him the Jews from Jerusalem John 2:6 Adj-GMP GRK: καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων κείμεναι χωροῦσαι NAS: there for the Jewish custom of purification, KJV: the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing INT: purification of the Jews standing having space John 2:13 Adj-GMP GRK: πάσχα τῶν Ἰουδαίων καὶ ἀνέβη NAS: The Passover of the Jews was near, KJV: And the Jews' passover was INT: passover of the Jews and went up John 2:18 Adj-NMP GRK: οὖν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι καὶ εἶπαν NAS: The Jews then said KJV: Then answered the Jews and said INT: therefore the Jews and said John 2:20 Adj-NMP GRK: οὖν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι Τεσσεράκοντα καὶ NAS: The Jews then said, KJV: Then said the Jews, Forty and INT: therefore the Jews Forty and John 3:1 Adj-GMP GRK: ἄρχων τῶν Ἰουδαίων NAS: Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; KJV: Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: INT: a ruler of the Jews John 3:22 Adj-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰουδαίαν γῆν καὶ NAS: into the land of Judea, and there INT: into the Judean land and John 3:25 Adj-GMS GRK: Ἰωάννου μετὰ Ἰουδαίου περὶ καθαρισμοῦ NAS: disciples with a Jew about KJV: disciples and the Jews about INT: of John with [some] Jews about purification John 4:9 Adj-NMS GRK: Πῶς σὺ Ἰουδαῖος ὢν παρ' NAS: is it that You, being a Jew, ask KJV: thou, being a Jew, askest drink INT: How you a Jew being from Strong's Greek 2453 195 Occurrences
Ἰουδαίᾳ — 1 Occ. Ἰουδαίαν — 1 Occ. Ἰουδαίας — 1 Occ. Ἰουδαίῳ — 3 Occ. Ἰουδαίων — 68 Occ. Ἰουδαῖοι — 58 Occ. Ἰουδαίοις — 26 Occ. Ἰουδαῖον — 2 Occ. Ἰουδαῖος — 13 Occ. Ἰουδαίου — 5 Occ. Ἰουδαίους — 17 Occ.
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