Strong’s G2264

Ἡρῴδης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Héródés

Pronunciation

hay-ROH-days

Definition

Herod

Meaning

Herod; four persons are called by this name: Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, Herod Agrippa, and Herod Agrippa the younger.

Usage

The name Herod refers to several rulers mentioned in the New Testament, belonging to the Herodian dynasty. These rulers played significant roles in the political and religious landscape of Judea during the time of Jesus and the early church. The most notable Herods include Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, and Herod Agrippa I and II.

Bible references

Matthew 2:1;Matthew 2:3;Matthew 2:7;Matthew 2:12;Matthew 2:13;Matthew 2:15;Matthew 2:16;Matthew 2:19;Matthew 2:22;Matthew 14:1;Matthew 14:3;Matthew 14:6;Matthew 14:6;Mark 6:14;Mark 6:16;Mark 6:17;Mark 6:18;Mark 6:20;Mark 6:21;Mark 6:22;Mark 8:15;Luke 1:5;Luke 3:1;Luke 3:19;Luke 3:19