Boanerges

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

 Strong's Number:   993  
Original WordWord Origin
boanergeßof Aramaic origin (01123) and (07266)
Transliterated WordTDNT Entry
BoanergesNone
Phonetic SpellingParts of Speech
bo-an-erg-es'   Noun Masculine
 Definition
Boanerges = "sons of thunder"
  1. a nickname given to James and John, the sons of Zebedee, by the Lord. The name seems to denote fiery and destructive zeal that may be likened to a thunder storm.
 
 NAS Word Usage - Total: 1
Boanerges 1
 
NAS Verse Count
Mark1


Total1
Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Boanerges". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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