This is the name of Herodian: A Jewish political party supporting the Herodian dynasty.
Definition
Ἡρῳδιανοί (Rec. Ἡρω-), -ῶν, οἱ,
Herodians, partisans of Herod (cf. τὸυς τὰ Ἡρῴδου φρονοῦνιτας, FlJ, Ant., xiv, 15, 10): Matthew 22:16, Mark 3:6; 12:13.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Matthew 22:16Ἡρῳδιανῶν · HerodiansThey sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
- Mark 3:6Ἡρῳδιανῶν · HerodiansAt this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
- Mark 12:13Ἡρῳδιανῶν · HerodiansLater, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.