Encyclopedia entry
Jannes
One of the Egyptians who “withstood Moses” (2 Tim. 3:8).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
and Jam’bres, the names of two Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses. Exod 7:9-13; 2Tim 3:8,9. (B.C. 1492.)
In the Bible
2
Verses where Jannes is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 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 Timothy 3:9
But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.
Scripture on Jannes
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Entries that reference Jannes
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Jannes references
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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