ἴσος
isos
equal
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἴσος (isos) translates to 'equal'. This concept of equivalence is fundamental to its various contexts in the biblical text, appearing 8 times. In the New Testament, ἴσος is used to convey a sense of equivalence or comparison between objects, concepts, or people. It can denote physical or numeric equality, but also emotional or spiritual equivalence. This multifaceted meaning allows ἴσος to be applied in different scenarios, such as mathematical calculations or moral comparisons. Its significance lies in its ability to highlight contrasts and relationships between things. For instance, in certain contexts, ἴσος might emphasize the equality of opportunities or treatment, whereas in others, it may draw attention to disparities or differences. This nuanced understanding of equity and balance makes ἴσος a vital component in the narrative, serving as a catalyst for understanding and reflection in various biblical contexts.
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Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
saying, ‘These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat!’
Mark 14:56For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony didn’t agree with each other.
Mark 14:59Even so, their testimony didn’t agree.
Luke 6:34If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.
John 5:18For this cause therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
Acts 11:17If then God gave to them the same gift as us, when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could withstand God?”
Philippians 2:6who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,
Revelation 21:16The city is square, and its length is as great as its width. He measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand twelve stadia. Its length, width, and height are equal.