Biblica Analytica
G2424G Greek

Ἰησοῦς

Iēsous

Jesus

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Jesus
Transliteration
Iēsous
Strong's Number
G2424G
Occurrences
987

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) is a proper noun that translates to "Jesus." It appears 987 times in the Bible, indicating its central importance to the text. The repeated occurrence of this name underscores its significance as a key figure in the narrative. The name Jesus is used in various contexts, including direct address, reference, and description. It is often paired with other names, such as Christos (Christ), emphasizing its connection to a specific role or identity. The frequency and versatility of Jesus' name suggest its multifaceted nature, encompassing both personal and theological connotations. The sheer number of occurrences of the name Jesus highlights its importance to the biblical narrative, serving as a unifying thread throughout the text. Its repeated use underscores the significance of the figure associated with this name, making it a central point of reference for the reader.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2424G
Lemma
Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration
Iēsous
Definition
Jesus
Occurrences
987
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

987 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 9:4

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Matthew 14:12

His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:13

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.

Matthew 14:14

Jesus went out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

Matthew 1:1

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew 1:16

Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:21

She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 2:1

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

Matthew 3:16

Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

Matthew 4:1

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’ ”

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’ ”

Matthew 4:12

Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.

Matthew 4:17

From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 4:18

Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Matthew 7:28

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,

Matthew 8:3

Jesus stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Matthew 8:4

Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

Matthew 8:5

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,

Matthew 8:7

Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, “Most certainly I tell you, I haven’t found so great a faith, not even in Israel.

Matthew 8:13

Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour.

Matthew 8:14

When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.

Matthew 8:18

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”

Matthew 8:29

Behold, they cried out, saying, “What do we have to do with you, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

Matthew 8:34

Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.

Matthew 9:2

Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you.”

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.

Matthew 9:10

As he sat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

Matthew 9:12

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Matthew 9:19

Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.

Matthew 9:22

But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.

Matthew 9:23

When Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd in noisy disorder,

Matthew 9:27

As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!”

Matthew 9:28

When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”

Matthew 9:30

Their eyes were opened. Jesus strictly commanded them, saying, “See that no one knows about this.”

Matthew 9:35

Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Matthew 10:5

Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, “Don’t go among the Gentiles, and don’t enter into any city of the Samaritans.

Matthew 11:1

When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.

Matthew 11:4

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

Matthew 11:7

As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.