Strong’s G2266

Ἡρῳδιάς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Héródias

Pronunciation

hay-ro-dee-as'

Definition

Herodias

Meaning

Herodias (died after A.D. 40), daughter of Aristobulus and granddaughter of Herod I, wife, first, of her uncle Herod, second, of his half-brother, her uncle Herod Antipas.

Usage

Herodias is a proper noun referring to a historical figure in the New Testament. She was the wife of Herod Philip and later Herod Antipas, making her a central figure in the events leading to the execution of John the Baptist. Herodias is often associated with the manipulation and intrigue of the Herodian dynasty.

Bible references

Matthew 14:3;Matthew 14:6;Mark 6:17;Mark 6:19;Mark 6:22;Luke 3:19