3482. Nathanaél

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Nathanaél: Nathanael

Original Word: Ναθαναήλ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Nathanaél
Pronunciation: nah-thah-nah-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (nath-an-ah-ale')
Definition: Nathanael
Meaning: Nathanael, of Cana in Galilee, an early disciple, probably to be identified with Bartholomew.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Nathanael.

Of Hebrew origin (Nthane'l); Nathanael (i.e. Nathanel), an Israelite and Christian -- Nathanael.

see HEBREW Nthane'l

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Nethanel
Definition
Nathanael (probably the same as Bartholomew, see NG0918)
NASB Translation
Nathanael (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3482: Ναθαναήλ

Ναθαναήλ, ὁ (נְתַנְאֵל, gift of God), Nathanael, an intimate disciple of Jesus: John 1:45-49 (); . lie is commonly thought to be identical with Bartholomew, because as in John 1:45 () he is associated with Philip, so in Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14 Bartholomew is; Nathanael, on this supposition, was his personal name, and Bartholomew a title derived from his father (see Βαρθολομαῖος). But in Acts 1:13 Thomas is placed between Philip and Bartholomew; (see B. D. under the word ). Späth in the Zeitschr. f. wissensch. Theologie, 1868, pp. 168ff, 309ff (again 1880, pp. 78ff) acutely but vainly tries to prove that the name was formed by the Fourth Evangelist symbolically to designate 'the disciple whom Jesus loved' (see Ἰωάννης, 2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name נְתַנְאֵל (Nethanel), which means "God has given."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Ναθαναήλ corresponds to the Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Nethanel), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 5417. This Hebrew name is used in the Old Testament for several individuals, including a leader of the tribe of Issachar and a Levite during the time of David.

Usage: The name Ναθαναήλ appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of John, where it refers to one of Jesus' early followers.

Context: Ναθαναήλ, or Nathanael, is a figure mentioned in the New Testament, primarily in the Gospel of John. He is introduced in John 1:45-51, where Philip finds Nathanael and tells him about Jesus of Nazareth, the one prophesied by Moses and the prophets. Initially skeptical, Nathanael questions, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" (John 1:46, BSB). However, upon meeting Jesus, Nathanael is convinced of His divine nature when Jesus reveals His knowledge of Nathanael's character and previous location under the fig tree. Nathanael then declares, "Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel" (John 1:49, BSB).

Nathanael is often identified with Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles, due to the pairing of Philip and Bartholomew in the Synoptic Gospels and the absence of Nathanael's name in the lists of the Twelve. This identification is supported by early church tradition, although the New Testament does not explicitly confirm it.

Nathanael is also mentioned in John 21:2, where he is listed among the disciples present at the Sea of Tiberias after Jesus' resurrection. This appearance further solidifies his role as a devoted follower of Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Ναθαναηλ Ναθαναήλ Ναθαναὴλ Nathanael Nathanaēl Nathanaḗl Nathanaḕl

Englishman's Concordance

John 1:45 N
GRK: Φίλιππος τὸν Ναθαναὴλ καὶ λέγει
NAS: found Nathanael and said
KJV: Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith
INT: Philip Nathanael and says

John 1:46 N
GRK: εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ναθαναήλ Ἐκ Ναζαρὲτ
NAS: Nathanael said to him, Can
KJV: And Nathanael said unto him,
INT: said to him Nathanael Out of Nazareth

John 1:47 N
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τὸν Ναθαναὴλ ἐρχόμενον πρὸς
NAS: saw Nathanael coming
KJV: Jesus saw Nathanael coming to
INT: Jesus Nathanael coming to

John 1:48 N
GRK: λέγει αὐτῷ Ναθαναήλ Πόθεν με
NAS: Nathanael said to Him, How
KJV: Nathanael saith unto him,
INT: Says to him Nathanael from where me

John 1:49 N
GRK: ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ Ναθαναήλ ῥαββί σὺ
NAS: Nathanael answered Him, Rabbi,
KJV: Nathanael answered and
INT: Answered him Nathanael Rabbi you

John 21:2 N
GRK: Δίδυμος καὶ Ναθαναὴλ ὁ ἀπὸ
NAS: Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana
KJV: Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana
INT: Didymus and Nathanael from

Strong's Greek 3482
6 Occurrences

Ναθαναὴλ — 6 Occ.