Lexical Definition
Ἰάκωβος Iákōbos (ee-ak'-o-bos) James N:N-M-P
the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized
James.
- Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἰακώβῳ | to James | Acts.12.17 • 1Cor.15.7 |
| Ἰακώβου | James | Gal.2.12 |
| of James | Matt.27.56 • Mark.6.3 • Mark.15.40 • Mark.16.1 • Luke.24.10 • Jude.1.1 | |
| Ἰάκωβοσ | James | Matt.13.55 • Acts.15.13 • Gal.2.9 • Jas.1.1 |
| Ἰάκωβον | James | Acts.21.18 • Gal.1.19 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἰάκωβος, -ου, ὁ (Heb., v. previous word),
James;
1. Son of Zebedee: Mt 4:21, Mk 1:19, 29, Ac 1:13 12:2, al.
2. Son of Alphæus: Mt 10:3, Mk 2:14, al.; commonly identified with Ἰ. ὁ μικρός, James the little, son of Mary (v.s. Μαρία, 3; Κλωπᾶς), Mt 27:56, Mk 15:40 16:1 (cf. Jo 19:25).
3. The Lord's brother (v.s. ἀδελφός): Mt 13:55, Mk 6:3, Ac 12:17, al., I Co 15:7 (probably), Ga 1:19 2:9, 12, Ja 1:1, Ju 1.
4. The father of the apostle, Ἰούδας Ἰακώβου: Lk 6:16, Ac 1:13.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 4:21 · 10:3 · 13:55 · 27:56 |
| Mark | 1:19 · 1:29 · 2:14 · 6:3 · 15:40 · 16:1 |
| Luke | 6:16 |
| John | 19:25 |
| Acts | 1:13 · 12:2 · 12:17 |
| 1 Corinthians | 15:7 |
| Galatians | 1:19 · 2:9 · 2:12 |
| James | 1:1 |
| Jude | 1:1 |
Profile
Male • Son of Joseph • Jesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church
Man living at the time of the New Testament
James, the brother of Jesus, was a leader in the Jerusalem church and authored the epistle of James.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.13.55;
- only referred to as James Ἰάκωβος;
- son of Joseph Ἰωσήφ and Mary Μαρία;
- a brother of Jesus Ἰησοῦς, Joses Ἰωσῆς, Simon Σίμων and Jude Ἰούδας.
James was one of the brothers of Jesus, along with Joses, Judas, and Simon (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). During Jesus' ministry, James and his brothers did not believe in Him (John 7:5). However, after Jesus' resurrection, James became a believer and a prominent leader in the early church in Jerusalem. He was one of the individuals to whom Jesus appeared after His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). In the early church, James played a significant role in the Jerusalem Council, which addressed the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law (Acts 15:13-21). He also received Paul and his companions during their visits to Jerusalem (Acts 21:18; Galatians 1:19; 2:9). James authored the New Testament epistle that bears his name, in which he emphasizes practical faith and good works (James 1:1). He is often referred to as "James the Just" due to his reputation for righteousness and his strict observance of the Jewish law. According to early church tradition, James was martyred in Jerusalem around 62 AD.
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