Jambres
Ἰαμβρῆς/JAM-breez/
“Probably of Egyptian origin”
Summary
One of the Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses before Pharaoh, mentioned by Paul in 2 Timothy as an example of those who resist the truth.
☩Biblical Reference
Jambres (or Mambres) was one of the Egyptian magicians mentioned by Paul in 2 Timothy 3:8 as having opposed Moses. Though not named in the Exodus narrative itself (Exodus 7:11), Jewish tradition preserved the names of these two chief magicians who withstood Moses by duplicating his miracles before Pharaoh. Paul uses them as examples of those who 'resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.'
Key verses:2 Timothy 3:8Exodus 7:11
Related Verses1 mention
2 Timothy· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jambres," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Jambres," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).