Ἡρώδης
Hērōdēs
Herod
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἡρώδης (Hērōdēs) is primarily used to refer to Herod, a figure with a significant role in the biblical narratives. With 27 occurrences in the Bible, it appears to be a key term in the description of Herod's actions and impact. The range of usage for Hērōδης is relatively focused, as it is most commonly associated with King Herod of Judea, the one who ordered the massacre of the innocent children (Matthew 2:16-18). This emphasizes the destructive and violent nature of Herod's actions, as perceived by biblical writers. In other cases, Hērōδης may refer to other members of the Herodian dynasty, but its primary connection remains to King Herod. The significance of Hērōδης lies in its representation of a powerful and ruthless leader, whose actions had far-reaching consequences for the biblical narrative. Through its use in the biblical text, Hērōδης highlights the conflicts and tensions between powerful figures and the fate of the Jewish people during and after the life of Jesus.
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Occurrences in Scripture
27 total occurrences across the text
At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
Matthew 14:3For Herod had arrested John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
Matthew 14:6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
Matthew 14:6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
Mark 6:14King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”
Mark 6:16But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”
Mark 6:17For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had married her.
Mark 6:18For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
Mark 6:20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.
Mark 6:21Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
Mark 6:22When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”
Mark 8:15He warned them, saying, “Take heed: beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”
Luke 3:1Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
Luke 3:19but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,
Luke 3:19but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,
Luke 8:3and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.
Luke 9:7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,
Luke 9:9Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” He sought to see him.
Luke 13:31On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, “Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you.”
Luke 23:7When he found out that he was in Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.
Luke 23:7When he found out that he was in Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.
Luke 23:8Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.
Luke 23:11Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:12Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.
Luke 23:15Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.
Acts 4:27“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed,
Acts 13:1Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.