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Jambres

One of those who opposed Moses in Egypt (2 Tim. 3:8). (See JANNES.)

Also from Smith's (1884) +

[Jannes AND JAMBRES]

In the Bible

2

Verses where Jambres 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 Jambres

1

Jambres references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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