Definition of 'Boanerges'
(used with a sing. v.) a vociferous preacher or orator. [‹ LL ‹ Gk Boanergés ‹‹ Heb bənē reghesh sons of thunder]
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noun · (in the Bible) a surname given by Jesus to James and John. · (used with a singular verb) a vociferous preacher or orator.
From Ancient Greek Βοανεργές (Boanergés), apparently from Aramaic בני רגז (bəney rəgaz, literally “sons of rage”), traditionally glossed as "sons of thunder".
sons of thunder, a surname given by our Lord to James and John ( Mark 3:17 ) on account of their fervid and impetuous temper ( Luke 9:54 ).
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Posted: Jul 25, 2020
Posted: Jul 25, 2020
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BOANERGES bō' ə nûr' jez (Βοανηργές, Βοανεργές, Βανηρεγές). A surname interpreted as meaning “sons of thunder” and given by Jesus to James and John, the sons of ...
Sep 28, 2021 · After giving Simon the new name, Peter, Jesus calls James and John by the name Boanerges, which Mark says means 'Sons of Thunder'.
993 Boanergés – an Aramaic term transliterated from two Semitic roots: bēn ("sons") and regesh ("of thunder, tumult"; see Strong's OT #1123, 7285).
Ancient Greek from Hebrew, "sons of thunder", an appellation given by Christ to two of his disciples (James and John). See Mark iii. 17.