Redirected from ιαμβρηϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΙΑΜΒΡΗΣ, ιαμβρης
IAMBRĒS, iambrēs
Sounds Like: ee-AM-bress
Translations: Jambres
From the root: ΙΑΜΒΡΗΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Jambres is a proper noun, referring to one of the two Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses in the biblical account, alongside Jannes. They are mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:8 as examples of those who resist the truth. The name is of Egyptian origin.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2387 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 2 Timothy — 3:8
From the same root
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