Matthew 10:2
New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data
"Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;"
Word-by-Word Analysis
שֵׁם
shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
שְׁנַיִם
shᵉnayim
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
ἀπόστολος
apóstolos
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
רִאשׁוֹן
riʼshôwn
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
Σίμων
Símōn
Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
קָרָא
qârâʼ
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Πέτρος
Pétros
a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
אָח
ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
Ἰάκωβος
Iákōbos
Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
בֵּן
bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...
Ἰωάννης
Iōánnēs
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
אָח
ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
Key Terms in This Verse
ἀπόστολος apóstolos
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
Study G652 →שֵׁם shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Study H8034 →Πέτρος Pétros
a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
Study G4074 →אָח ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
Study H251 →Cross References
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon...
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Je...
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
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