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Strong's G2385 Ἰάκωβος (iakobos)

Iakobos means “James” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2385 — chaziz (“lightning”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2385
Language Greek
Linked Usages 38
Books 8

Strong's G2385 Quick Answer

Strong's G2385 Ἰάκωβος (Iakobos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Iakobos (ee-ak'-o-bos) n/p. 1. Jacobus, the name of three Israelites [the same as G2384 Graecized] It has 38 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include james. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Iakobos (ee-ak'-o-bos) n/p. 1. Jacobus, the name of three Israelites [the same as G2384 Graecized]
Usage
38 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
james

Meaning and Definition

Iakobos (ee-ak'-o-bos) n/p. 1. Jacobus, the name of three Israelites [the same as G2384 Graecized] KJV: James Root(s): G2384

Original Word
Ἰάκωβος
Transliteration
Iakobos
Derivation
Root: Ἰακώβ R1: 2384
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2385. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

James

Usage: Ἰάκωβος, -ου, ὁ (Heb., see previous word) James; __1. Son of Zebedee: Mat.4:21, Mrk.1:19, 29, Act.1:13 12:2, al. __2. Son of Alphæus: Mat.10:3, Mrk.2:14, al.; commonly identified with Ἰ. ὁ μικρός, James the little, son of Mary (see: Μαρία, 3; Κλωπᾶς), Mat.27:56, Mrk.15:40 16:1 (cf. Jhn.19:25). __3. The Lord's brother (see: ἀδελφός): Mat.13:55, Mrk.6:3, Act.12:17, al., 1Co.15:7 (probably), Gal.1:19 2:9, 12, Jas.1:1, Ju 1. __4. The father of the apostle, Ἰούδας Ἰακώβου: Luk.6:16, Act.1:13 (AS)

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How Strong's G2385 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Iakobos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

James Matthew 4:21 38×

How Strong's G2385 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 38 linked usages.

Strong's G2385 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2385 in the New Testament

38 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 4:21 KJV

And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Matthew 10:2 KJV

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

Matthew 10:3 KJV

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

Usage Excerpts

First 38 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2385.

Matthew 4:21 New Testament, KJV
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
Matthew 10:2 New Testament, KJV
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 10:3 New Testament, KJV
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
Matthew 13:55 New Testament, KJV
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Matthew 17:1 New Testament, KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 27:56 New Testament, KJV
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.
Mark 1:19 New Testament, KJV
And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
Mark 1:29 New Testament, KJV
And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Mark 3:17 New Testament, KJV
And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
Mark 3:18 New Testament, KJV
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Mark 5:37 New Testament, KJV
And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Mark 6:3 New Testament, KJV
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mark 9:2 New Testament, KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Mark 10:35 New Testament, KJV
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
Mark 10:41 New Testament, KJV
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
Mark 13:3 New Testament, KJV
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
Mark 14:33 New Testament, KJV
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Mark 15:40 New Testament, KJV
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
Mark 16:1 New Testament, KJV
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Luke 5:10 New Testament, KJV
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Luke 6:14 New Testament, KJV
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Luke 6:15 New Testament, KJV
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
Luke 6:16 New Testament, KJV
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.
Luke 8:51 New Testament, KJV
And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.
Luke 9:28 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
Luke 9:54 New Testament, KJV
And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
Luke 24:10 New Testament, KJV
It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
Acts 1:13 New Testament, KJV
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Acts 12:2 New Testament, KJV
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
Acts 12:17 New Testament, KJV
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Acts 15:13 New Testament, KJV
And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
Acts 21:18 New Testament, KJV
And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
1 Corinthians 15:7 New Testament, KJV
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
Galatians 1:19 New Testament, KJV
But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.
Galatians 2:9 New Testament, KJV
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Galatians 2:12 New Testament, KJV
For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
James 1:1 New Testament, KJV
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Jude 1:1 New Testament, KJV
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2385, grouped by book.

Matthew 6 usages, New Testament
Mark 13 usages, New Testament
Luke 8 usages, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 3 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2385 FAQ

What does iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) mean?

Iakobos (Strong's G2385) is a Greek word most simply glossed "James". Iakobos (ee-ak'-o-bos) n/p. 1. Jacobus, the name of three Israelites [the same as G2384 Graecized]

How many times is iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 38 linked usages for Strong's G2385 across 8 books.

Where can I study iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2385 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate iakobos (Ἰάκωβος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as james. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.