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Jannes

Jannes was an Egyptian magician who, along with Jambres, opposed Moses.
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Summary

A man living at the time of the Exodus, only mentioned at 2 Timothy 3:8; only referred to as Jannes (Ἰαννῆς).

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Jannes without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. 2 Timothy 3:8
    Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
  2. 2 Timothy 3:9Referred to, not named
    But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.