There are 3 people named Herod in the Bible
Compare all 3 bearers below, with the details Scripture gives to tell them apart.
Meaning of Herod
Not established
- Original form
- Ἡρώδης
- Transliteration
- Hērṓdēs
- Language of origin
- Greek
The available lexical source does not establish a reliable plain-English meaning.
Source: Open Scriptures Strong’s Dictionary
The best known is Herod Antipas, first named at Matthew 14:1. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.