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

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.

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Male • Father of Judas • Son of Alphaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles

Apostle living at the time of the New Testament

James, the son of Alphaeus, was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus.

• Father of an apostle living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Luk.6.16;
• only referred to as James Ἰάκωβος;
• father of Judas Ἰούδας.

James, the son of Alphaeus, was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus, as recorded in Luke 6:15 and Acts 1:13. He is sometimes referred to as "James the Less" or "James the Younger" to distinguish him from James, the son of Zebedee. Beyond his inclusion in the lists of the apostles, the Bible provides no further information about his background, ministry, or fate. His father, Alphaeus, is mentioned only in reference to James, and no other details are given about him. As one of the Twelve, James would have been a witness to Jesus' ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection, and would have played a role in the early spread of the gospel message.

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