2470. isos

Lexicon

isos: Equal, same, equivalent

Original Word: ἴσος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: isos
Pronunciation: EE-sos
Phonetic Spelling: (ee'-sos)
Definition: Equal, same, equivalent
Meaning: equal, equivalent, identical.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

agree, as much, equal, like.

Probably from eido (through the idea of seeming); similar (in amount and kind) -- + agree, as much, equal, like.

see GREEK eido

HELPS Word-studies

2470 ísos – equality; having the same (similar) level or value; equivalent, equal in substance or quality (J. Thayer).

[2470 (ísos) is the root of the English terms, "isometric" and "isosceles" – referring to equivalencies.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
equal
NASB Translation
consistent (2), equal (3), equality (1), same (2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of 1492 (εἴδω • eido, meaning "to see" or "to know").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3477 יָשָׁר (yashar): Meaning "upright" or "straight," often used to describe fairness or righteousness.
• H4339 מֵישָׁר (meyshar): Meaning "evenness" or "equity," used in contexts of justice and fairness.

These Hebrew terms, while not direct translations, share thematic similarities with ἴσος in their emphasis on fairness, justice, and equality, reflecting a consistent biblical theme across both Testaments.

Usage: The term ἴσος is used in the New Testament to denote equality or sameness, often in the context of fairness, justice, or parity. It can refer to equal status, value, or measure.

Context: The Greek word ἴσος appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the concept of equality. In the Gospel of John, it is used to describe the equality of Jesus with God, highlighting the divine nature of Christ. For instance, in John 5:18, the Jews sought to kill Jesus because He was "making Himself equal with God" (BSB). This usage underscores the theological assertion of Christ's divinity and His unique relationship with the Father.

In the context of social and ethical teachings, ἴσος is used to advocate for fairness and impartiality. For example, in Colossians 4:1, masters are instructed to provide their slaves with what is "right and fair" (BSB), reflecting the Christian principle of treating others with equity and justice.

The concept of equality is also present in the parables and teachings of Jesus, where He often challenges societal norms and calls for a reevaluation of what it means to be equal in the eyes of God. The use of ἴσος in these contexts serves as a reminder of the inherent value and dignity of every individual, regardless of social status or position.

Forms and Transliterations

ισα ίσα ἴσα ισαι ίσαι ἴσαι ιση ίση ἴση ισην ίσην ἴσην ίσοι ισον ίσον ἴσον ίσος ίσου ισους ίσους ἴσους ίσω isa ísa isai ísai ise isē íse ísē isen isēn ísen ísēn ison íson isous ísous

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 20:12 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἐποίησαν καὶ ἴσους αὐτοὺς ἡμῖν
NAS: and you have made them equal to us who
KJV: them equal unto us,
INT: have worked and equal them to us

Mark 14:56 Adj-NFP
GRK: αὐτοῦ καὶ ἴσαι αἱ μαρτυρίαι
NAS: Him, but their testimony was not consistent.
KJV: their witness agreed not together.
INT: him but consistent their testimonies

Mark 14:59 Adj-NFS
GRK: οὐδὲ οὕτως ἴση ἦν ἡ
NAS: was their testimony consistent.
KJV: neither so did their witness
INT: neither thus alike was the

Luke 6:34 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἀπολάβωσιν τὰ ἴσα
NAS: to receive back the same [amount].
KJV: to receive as much again.
INT: they might receive the same amount

John 5:18 Adj-AMS
GRK: τὸν θεόν ἴσον ἑαυτὸν ποιῶν
NAS: making Himself equal with God.
KJV: making himself equal with God.
INT: God equal himself making

Acts 11:17 Adj-AFS
GRK: οὖν τὴν ἴσην δωρεὰν ἔδωκεν
NAS: gave to them the same gift
KJV: gave them the like gift as
INT: then the like gift gave

Philippians 2:6 Adj-NNP
GRK: τὸ εἶναι ἴσα θεῷ
NAS: did not regard equality with God
KJV: robbery to be equal with God:
INT: to be equal with God

Revelation 21:16 Adj-NNP
GRK: ὕψος αὐτῆς ἴσα ἐστίν
NAS: and width and height are equal.
KJV: of it are equal.
INT: height of it equal are

Strong's Greek 2470
8 Occurrences

ἴσα — 3 Occ.
ἴσαι — 1 Occ.
ἴση — 1 Occ.
ἴσην — 1 Occ.
ἴσον — 1 Occ.
ἴσους — 1 Occ.