Ἰαμβρῆς
Iambrēs
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Jambres
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Iambres is the personal name paired with Jannes as an opponent of Moses in 2 Timothy 3:8.
The attested use presents Iambres as a masculine singular personal name, paired with Jannes in opposition to Moses in 2 Timothy 3:8.
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Personal name paired with Jannes · dominant
In 2 Timothy 3:8, the nominative singular masculine form names one member of the pair set alongside Jannes and described in relation to opposing Moses; the APB renders the clause "Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Timothy 3:8, the APB presents the name in the paired expression "Jannes and Jambres." The verse is read as a whole, but the clause identifies the pair as opposing Moses.