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Strong's G2414 Ἱεροσόλυμα (hierosolyma)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2414 — chataph (“catch”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2414
Language Greek
Linked Usages 91
Books 12

Strong's G2414 Quick Answer

Strong's G2414 Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosoluma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Hierosoluma (hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah) n/l. 1. Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim}, the capitol of Israel [of Hebrew origin] It has 91 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include jerusalem and hebrew. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
Hierosoluma (hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah) n/l. 1. Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim}, the capitol of Israel [of Hebrew origin]
Usage
91 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
jerusalem and hebrew

Meaning and Definition

Hierosoluma (hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah) n/l. 1. Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim}, the capitol of Israel [of Hebrew origin] KJV: Jerusalem Root(s): H3389 Compare: G2419

Original Word
Ἱεροσόλυμα
Transliteration
Hierosoluma
Derivation
Root: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם R1: 3389
Morphology
Name Location

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2414. 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)

Jerusalem

Usage: Ἱεροσόλυμα (WH, Ἰερ-, see Intr., § 408), -ων, τά (on πᾶσα Ἱ., Mat.2:3, see WM, 794; M, Pr., 48, 244; Thayer, see word), and Ἱερουσαλήμ (WH, Ἰερ-), ἡ., indecl., as always in LXX exc. some parts of Apocr.. (Heb. יְרוּשָׁלִַם), the former always in FlJ, Mk, Jo EV. and Mt (except. Mat.27:37), and most frequently in Lk, the latter always in He, Re, and by St. Paul (except. Gal.1:17-18 2:1), Jerusalem: Mat.2:1, Mrk.3:8, Jhn.1:19, al.;

its inhabitants, Mat.2:3 3:5 23:37, Luk.13:34, Symbolically, ἡ- ἄνω Ἱ., Gal.4:26, contrasted with ἡ νῦν Ἱ., Gal.4:25; Ἱ. ἐπουράνιος, Heb.12:22; ἡ καινὴ Ἱ., Rev.3:12 21:2, 10 (AS)

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How Strong's G2414 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Hierosoluma, 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.

Jerusalem Matthew 2:1 58× Hebrew John 5:2

How Strong's G2414 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 59 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) appears 33 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2414 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 G2414 in the New Testament

59 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 2:1 KJV

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Matthew 2:3 KJV

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Matthew 3:5 KJV

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

Strong's G2414 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

32 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:52 Septuagint / Brenton

so far forth, that he, being wroth with his people for their great ungodliness, commanded the kings of the Chaldees to come up against them;

Tobit 1:6 Septuagint / Brenton

But I alone went often to Jerusalem at the feasts, as it was ordained unto all the people of Israel by an everlasting decree, having the firstfruits and tenths of increase, with that which was first shorn; and them gave I at the altar to the priests the children of Aaron.

1 Maccabees 1:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And after that Antiochus had smitten Egypt, he returned again in the hundred forty and third year, and went up against Israel and Jerusalem with a great multitude,

Usage Excerpts

First 91 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2414.

Matthew 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Matthew 2:3 New Testament, KJV
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Matthew 3:5 New Testament, KJV
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matthew 4:25 New Testament, KJV
And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.
Matthew 5:35 New Testament, KJV
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Matthew 15:1 New Testament, KJV
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
Matthew 16:21 New Testament, KJV
From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
Matthew 20:17 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
Matthew 20:18 New Testament, KJV
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,
Matthew 21:1 New Testament, KJV
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
Matthew 21:10 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
Mark 3:8 New Testament, KJV
And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.
Mark 3:22 New Testament, KJV
And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
Mark 7:1 New Testament, KJV
Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
Mark 10:32 New Testament, KJV
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
Mark 10:33 New Testament, KJV
Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:
Mark 11:11 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
Mark 11:15 New Testament, KJV
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
Mark 11:27 New Testament, KJV
And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
Mark 15:41 New Testament, KJV
(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.
Luke 2:22 New Testament, KJV
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
Luke 2:42 New Testament, KJV
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luke 18:31 New Testament, KJV
Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
Luke 19:28 New Testament, KJV
And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
Luke 23:7 New Testament, KJV
And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
John 1:19 New Testament, KJV
And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
John 2:13 New Testament, KJV
And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
John 2:23 New Testament, KJV
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
John 4:20 New Testament, KJV
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
John 4:21 New Testament, KJV
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
John 4:45 New Testament, KJV
Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.
John 5:1 New Testament, KJV
After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
John 5:2 New Testament, KJV
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
John 10:22 New Testament, KJV
And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
John 11:18 New Testament, KJV
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
John 11:55 New Testament, KJV
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
John 12:12 New Testament, KJV
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
Acts 1:4 New Testament, KJV
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
Acts 8:1 New Testament, KJV
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:14 New Testament, KJV
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Acts 11:2 New Testament, KJV
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Acts 11:22 New Testament, KJV
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
Acts 11:27 New Testament, KJV
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
Acts 13:13 New Testament, KJV
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
Acts 18:21 New Testament, KJV
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
Acts 20:16 New Testament, KJV
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Acts 21:17 New Testament, KJV
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
Acts 25:1 New Testament, KJV
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Acts 25:7 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
Acts 25:9 New Testament, KJV
But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
Acts 25:15 New Testament, KJV
About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
Acts 25:24 New Testament, KJV
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 26:4 New Testament, KJV
My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
Acts 26:10 New Testament, KJV
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
Acts 26:20 New Testament, KJV
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Acts 28:17 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
Galatians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Galatians 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Galatians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
1 Esdras 1:52 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
so far forth, that he, being wroth with his people for their great ungodliness, commanded the kings of the Chaldees to come up against them;
Tobit 1:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But I alone went often to Jerusalem at the feasts, as it was ordained unto all the people of Israel by an everlasting decree, having the firstfruits and tenths of increase, with that which was first shorn; and them gave I at the altar to the priests the children of Aaron.
1 Maccabees 1:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And after that Antiochus had smitten Egypt, he returned again in the hundred forty and third year, and went up against Israel and Jerusalem with a great multitude,
1 Maccabees 10:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And whosoever they be that flee unto the temple at Jerusalem, or be within the liberties thereof, being indebted unto the king, or for any other matter, let them be at liberty, and all that they have in my realm.
1 Maccabees 11:34 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore we have ratified unto them the borders of Judea, with the three governments of Aphairema and Lydda and Rathamin, that are added unto Judea from the country of Samaria, and all things appertaining unto them, for all such as do sacrifice in Jerusalem, instead of the payments which the king received of them yearly aforetime out of the fruits of the earth and of trees.
2 Maccabees 1:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The brethren, the Jews that be at Jerusalem and in the land of Judea, wish unto the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt, health and peace:
2 Maccabees 1:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, King Ptolemy’s master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:
2 Maccabees 3:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and told him that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of infinite sums of money, so that the multitude of their riches, which did not pertain to the account of the sacrifices, was innumerable, and that it was possible to bring all into the king’s hand.
2 Maccabees 3:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received of the high priest of the city, he told him what intelligence was given of the money, and declared wherefore he came, and asked if these things were so indeed.
2 Maccabees 3:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the king asked Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once again to Jerusalem, he said,
2 Maccabees 4:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
beside this, he promised to assign a hundred and fifty more, if he might have license to set him up a place for exercise, and for the training up of youth in the fashions of the heathen, and to write them of Jerusalem by the name of Antiochians.
2 Maccabees 4:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
this ungracious Jason sent special messengers from Jerusalem, who were Antiochians, to carry three hundred drachmas of silver to the sacrifice of Hercules, which even the bearers thereof thought fit not to bestow upon the sacrifice, because it was not convenient, but to be reserved for other charges.
2 Maccabees 4:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when Apollonius the son of Menestheus was sent into Egypt for the coronation of King Ptolemy Philometor, Antiochus, understanding him not to be well affected to his affairs, provided for his own safety: whereupon he came to Joppa, and from thence to Jerusalem:
2 Maccabees 5:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And he left governors to vex the nation: at Jerusalem, Philip, for his country a Phrygian, and for manners more barbarous than he that set him there;
2 Maccabees 5:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
who coming to Jerusalem, and pretending peace, did forbear till the holy day of the Sabbath, when taking the Jews keeping holy day, he commanded his men to arm themselves.
2 Maccabees 6:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and to pollute also the temple in Jerusalem, and to call it the temple of Jupiter Olympius; and that in Gerizim, of Jupiter the defender of strangers, as they did desire that dwelt in the place.
2 Maccabees 8:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when they had gathered their armor together, they laid them up all carefully in convenient places, and the remnant of the spoils they brought to Jerusalem.
2 Maccabees 8:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of the captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.
2 Maccabees 9:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then swelling with anger, he thought to avenge upon the Jews the disgrace done unto him by those that made him flee. Therefore commanded he his chariot man to drive without ceasing, and to dispatch the journey, the judgment of God now following him. For he had spoken proudly in this sort, That he would come to Jerusalem, and make it a common burying place of the Jews.
2 Maccabees 10:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and therewithal the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war.
2 Maccabees 11:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So he came to Judea, and drew near to Beth-zur, which was a strong town, but distant from Jerusalem about five furlongs, and he laid sore siege unto it.
2 Maccabees 11:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as they were at Jerusalem, there appeared before them on horseback one in white clothing, shaking his armor of gold.
2 Maccabees 12:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
he came upon the Jamnites also by night, and set fire on the haven and the navy, so that the light of the fire was seen at Jerusalem two hundred and forty furlongs off.
2 Maccabees 12:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
From thence they departed to Scythopolis, which lieth six hundred furlongs from Jerusalem.
2 Maccabees 12:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
they gave them thanks, desiring them to be friendly still unto them: and so they came to Jerusalem, the feast of the weeks approaching.
2 Maccabees 12:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when he had made a gathering throughout the company to the sum of two thousand drachmas of silver, he sent it to Jerusalem to offer a sin offering, doing therein very well and honestly, in that he was mindful of the resurrection:
2 Maccabees 14:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.
2 Maccabees 14:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now was there accused unto Nicanor one Razis, one of the elders of Jerusalem, a lover of his countrymen, and a man of very good report, who for his kindness was called a father of the Jews.
2 Maccabees 15:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Judas, who was ever the chief defender of the citizens both in body and mind, and who continued his love toward his countrymen all his life, commanded to strike off Nicanor’s head, and his hand with his shoulder, and bring them to Jerusalem.
3 Maccabees 1:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Having arrived at Jerusalem, sacrificed, and offered thank offerings to the Greatest God, and done whatever else was suitable to the sanctity of the place, and entered the inner court,
3 Maccabees 3:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So, having bestowed considerable sums of money upon the temples of the several cities, we proceeded even as far as Jerusalem; and went up to honor the temple of these wretched beings who never cease from their folly.
4 Maccabees 4:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Having good will to the king’s affairs, I am come to inform thee that infinite private wealth is laid up in the treasuries of Jerusalem which do not belong to the temple, but pertain to King Seleucus.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2414, grouped by book.

Matthew 11 usages, New Testament
Mark 9 usages, New Testament
Luke 5 usages, New Testament
John 12 usages, New Testament
Acts 19 usages, New Testament
Galatians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 24 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2414 FAQ

What does hierosolyma (Ἱεροσόλυμα) mean?

Hierosolyma (Strong's G2414) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Jerusalem". Hierosoluma (hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah) n/l. 1. Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim}, the capitol of Israel [of Hebrew origin]

How many times is hierosolyma (Ἱεροσόλυμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 91 linked usages for Strong's G2414 across 12 books.

Where can I study hierosolyma (Ἱεροσόλυμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2414 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hierosolyma (Ἱεροσόλυμα)?

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

Does Strong's G2414 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 32 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2414, with linked reader references where each row is available.