Refiner Word Study isos (G2481)
G2481  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἴσως
isos
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"equally; perhaps, it may be that, Lk. 20:13*"

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Definition and meaning

What does isos mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G2481
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

equally; perhaps, it may be that, Lk. 20:13*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἴσως

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with isos

These are the most notable occurrences of isos (G2481) across the King James Bible.

Luke 20:13

Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about isos

What does isos mean in Greek?

Strong's G2481 (isos) is a Greek word that means: equally; perhaps, it may be that, Lk. 20:13* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does isos appear in the Bible?

The word isos (G2481) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2481?

Strong's G2481 is isos, a Greek word defined as: equally; perhaps, it may be that, Lk. 20:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is isos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

isos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.