Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary NathanaelSmith's Bible Dictionary Nathanael(gift of God), a disciple of Jesus Christ, concerning whom, under that name at least, we learn from Scripture little more than his birthplace, Cana of Galilee, (John 21:2) and his simple, truthful character. (John 1:47) The name does not occur in the first three Gospels; but it is commonly believed that Nathanael and Bartholomew are the same person. The evidence for that belief is as follows: St, John who twice mentions Nathanael, never introduces the name of Bartholomew at all. St. Matthew, (Matthew 10:3) St. Mark, (Mark 3:18) and St. Luke, (Luke 8:14) all speak of Bartholomew but never of Nathanael. If was Philip who first brought Nathanael to Jesus, just as Andrew had brought his brother Simon. ATS Bible Dictionary NathanaelA disciple of Christ, probably the same as BARTHOLOMEW, which see. He was a native of Cana in Galilee, John 21:2, and was one of the first to recognize the Messiah, who at their first interview manifested his perfect acquaintance with Nathanael's secret heart and life, John 1:45-51. He was introduced by Philip to Jesus, who on seeing him pronounced that remarkable eulogy which has rendered his name almost another word for sincerity: "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile." He was one of the disciples to whom Christ appeared at the sea of Tiberias after his resurrection, John 21:2; and after witnessing the ascension returned with the other apostles to Jerusalem, Acts 1:4,12,13. Easton's Bible Dictionary Given or gift of God, one of our Lord's disciples, "of Cana in Galilee" (John 21:2). He was "an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile" (1:47, 48). His name occurs only in the Gospel of John, who in his list of the disciples never mentions Bartholomew, with whom he has consequently been identified. He was one of those to whom the Lord showed himself alive after his resurrection, at the Sea of Tiberias. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia NATHANAEL (1)na-than'-a-el (Nathanael): NATHANAEL (2) (nethan'el, "God has given"; Nathanael): Nathanael, who was probably a fisherman, belonged to Cana in Galilee (John 21:2). According to the "Genealogies of the Twelve Apostles" (compare Budge, Contendings of the Apostles, II, 50), Nathanael was the same as Simon, the son of Cleopas, and was one of the Twelve. He was among those who met and conversed with Jesus during the preaching of John the Baptist at Bethany beyond Jordan (compare John 1:28). From the manner of the invitation extended to him by Philip (John 1:45), it is evident that Nathanael was well versed in ancient Scripture, and that in him also the preaching of John had aroused a certain expectancy. His reply to Philip, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? (John 1:46), was prompted, not by any ill repute of the place, but by its petty insignificance and familiarity in Nathanael's eyes. To this question Philip made no direct answer, but replied, "Come and see." It was the answer best fitted to the man and the occasion; it appealed to Nathanael's fair-mindedness and sincerity of purpose. He responded nobly to the call, and on approaching Jesus was received with the words: "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" (John 1:47). It was a tribute to that singleness of heart which enabled him to overcome his initial prejudice. The same candor and openness distinguished the after-interview of Nathanael with Jesus, as is evident by his question, "Whence knowest thou me?" (John 1:48). The reply of Jesus was not what he expected. It concerned the time he had spent under the fig tree, kneeling, no doubt, in silent prayer and communion with God, and brought to mind all the sacred hopes and aspirations of that hour. It taught him that here was One who read on the instant the inmost secrets of his heart, and was Himself the ideal for whom he was seeking; and it drew from him the confession, "Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art King of Israel" (John 1:49). Greek 3482. Nathanael -- Nathanael (probably the same as Bartholomew) ... 3481, 3482. Nathanael. 3483 . Nathanael (probably the same as Bartholomew). Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3482.htm - 6k 918. Bartholomaios -- "son of Tolmai," Bartholomew, one of the ... Library The First Disciples: iv. Nathanael The Calling of Nathanael. Under the Fig-Tree. John i. 49, 50 An Israelite Indeed Jesus Makes his First Disciples. The First Disciples. Jesus Answered and Said unto Him, Get Thee Hence... The First Disciples by the Jordan. Jesus Wins Devoted Friends Thesaurus Nathanael (6 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NATHANAEL (1). ... (3) An ancestor of Judith (Judith 8:1). (4) One of the Twelve Apostles. See next article. NATHANAEL (2). ... /n/nathanael.htm - 13k Zealot (4 Occurrences) Canaanite (74 Occurrences) Cananaean (2 Occurrences) Nathan'a-el (6 Occurrences) Bartholomew (4 Occurrences) Nazareth (29 Occurrences) Philip (37 Occurrences) Israelite (83 Occurrences) Matthias (2 Occurrences) Resources Who was Nathanael in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Bartholomew in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who was Philip in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Nathanael (6 Occurrences)John 1:45 John 1:46 John 1:47 John 1:48 John 1:49 John 21:2 Subtopics Nathanael: Becomes a Disciple of Jesus Related Terms |
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