Bible Dictionary
Esaias
Esaias is the Greek form of Isaiah, used in the King James New Testament. Modern translations generally render the name as Isaiah.
Definition
Esaias is the Greek form of Isaiah. It is the form used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament, while the Revised Version uses Isaiah.
Biblical Usage
The name appears in New Testament passages such as Matthew 3:3 and 4:14 when referring to Isaiah.
Historical Background
Esaias is a Greek form of the Hebrew prophet’s name and is not a separate biblical person.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Greek form for Isaiah, constantly used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament (Matt. 3:3; 4:14), but in the Revised Version always “Isaiah.”
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the Greek form of Isaiah. [Isaiah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-za'-yas.</p><p>See ISAIAH.</p>