Jambres Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Jambres was an Egyptian magician who, along with Jannes, opposed Moses.
magician who opposed Moses (2TI 3:8)
Names
-
en
Jambres
poverty; bitter; a rebel
-
en
Jambres
· Also called · none G2387 · 2TI 3:8 poverty; bitter; a rebel
- he וּמַמְרֵא umaməre · none · 2TI 3:8
- el Ἰαμβρῆς Iambrēs · G2387 · 2TI 3:8
- el Ἰαμβρῆς · G2387
- bg Ямврий
SDA Books
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
Loading book references…
Family of origin
No information
Jambres Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jambres is mentioned in 2Ti 3:8 as one of two Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses during the events of the Exodus. Along with Jannes, Jambres is said to have resisted Moses, likely referring to the magicians' attempts to duplicate the miracles performed by Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (Exodus 7-8). Although not named in the Old Testament, Jewish tradition identified these two magicians and passed down their names. Paul's use of these names in 2 Timothy suggests that the story of Jannes and Jambres was well-known among his audience and served as an example of those who resist the truth. The text does not provide any further details about Jambres' life or the extent of his opposition to Moses.
Jambres Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of those who opposed Moses in Egypt (2 Tim. 3:8).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Jambres_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jambres@2Ti.3.8) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, jambres_716)