3530. Nikodémos

Lexicon

Nikodémos: Nicodemus

Original Word: Νικόδημος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Nikodémos
Pronunciation: nee-ko'-day-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (nik-od'-ay-mos)
Definition: Nicodemus
Meaning: Nicodemus, a member of the Sanhedrin.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Nicodemus.

From nikos and demos; victorious among his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite -- Nicodemus.

see GREEK nikos

see GREEK demos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nikos and démos
Definition
Nicodemus, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Nicodemus (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3530: Νικόδημος

Νικόδημος (νίκη and δῆμος (i. e. 'conqueror of the people')). Νικοδημου, ὁ, Nicodemus (rabbinical Hebrew נַקְדִימון), a member of the Sanhedrin who took the part of Jesus: John 3:1, 4, 9; John 7:50; John 19:39.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "νίκη" (nikē), meaning "victory," and "δῆμος" (dēmos), meaning "people."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Νικόδημος, as it is a Hellenistic name. However, the concept of "victory" can be related to Hebrew words such as נֵצַח (netsach, Strong's 5331) meaning "victory" or "endurance," and עַם (am, Strong's 5971) meaning "people."

Usage: The name Νικόδημος appears in the New Testament as a proper noun, specifically referring to a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council who interacts with Jesus.

Context: Nicodemus is a significant figure in the New Testament, primarily mentioned in the Gospel of John. He is introduced as a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus is noted for his curiosity and willingness to seek the truth, as evidenced by his nighttime visit to Jesus to discuss spiritual matters (John 3:1-21). During this encounter, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about the necessity of being "born again" to see the kingdom of God, leading to the famous declaration in John 3:16 about God's love for the world.

Nicodemus's character is further developed in John 7:50-51, where he cautiously defends Jesus before the Sanhedrin, suggesting that the law requires a fair hearing before judgment. His final appearance is in John 19:39, where he assists Joseph of Arimathea in the burial of Jesus, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes. This act indicates a significant shift in his faith and allegiance, as he publicly associates himself with Jesus at a time when it was dangerous to do so.

Nicodemus's journey from a secret inquirer to a public follower of Jesus illustrates a transformative faith journey, highlighting themes of spiritual rebirth, courage, and devotion.

Forms and Transliterations

Νικοδημος Νικόδημος Nikodemos Nikodēmos Nikódemos Nikódēmos

Englishman's Concordance

John 3:1 N-NMS
GRK: τῶν Φαρισαίων Νικόδημος ὄνομα αὐτῷ
NAS: named Nicodemus, a ruler
KJV: named Nicodemus, a ruler
INT: the Pharisees Nicodemus name to him

John 3:4 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτὸν ὁ Νικόδημος Πῶς δύναται
NAS: Nicodemus said to Him, How
KJV: Nicodemus saith unto
INT: him Nicodemus How can

John 3:9 N-NMS
GRK: ἀπεκρίθη Νικόδημος καὶ εἶπεν
NAS: Nicodemus said to Him, How
KJV: Nicodemus answered and
INT: Answered Nicodemus and said

John 7:50 N-NMS
GRK: λέγει Νικόδημος πρὸς αὐτούς
NAS: Nicodemus (he who came to Him before,
KJV: Nicodemus saith unto
INT: Says Nicodemus to them

John 19:39 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ καὶ Νικόδημος ὁ ἐλθὼν
NAS: Nicodemus, who had first come
KJV: also Nicodemus, which
INT: moreover also Nicodemus having come

Strong's Greek 3530
5 Occurrences

Νικόδημος — 5 Occ.