Herod

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Definition

Proper noun: - Historical ruler: Herod refers to Herod the Great, a client king of Judea under Roman rule from approximately 73/74 BCE to 4 BCE. He is known for his extensive building projects, including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. - Biblical figure: In the New Testament of the Christian Bible, this Herod is depicted as ordering the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to kill the infant Jesus.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Herod the Great is a controversial figure in history.
    • According to the Gospel of Matthew, Herod ordered the killing of children in Bethlehem.
Advanced Usage
  • "Herodian": Pertaining to Herod or his dynasty.
    • The Herodian architecture included fortresses like Masada.
  • "Herod's Temple": Refers specifically to the Second Temple as renovated and expanded by Herod.
    • The Western Wall is a remnant of Herod's Temple.
Variants and Related Words
  • Herodian Dynasty (n): The royal dynasty founded by Herod the Great, which ruled parts of the Levant.
  • Herod Antipas (n): A son of Herod the Great, who ruled Galilee and Perea and appears in accounts of Jesus's trial.
  • Herodias (n): Granddaughter of Herod the Great, whose story is connected to the execution of John the Baptist.
Synonyms
  • The Great (when used as "Herod the Great").
  • King of Judea.
Notes on Meaning

This entry refers specifically to Herod the Great. Other rulers named Herod (e.g., Herod Antipas, Herod Agrippa) are distinct historical figures, often specified by their full names to avoid confusion. The primary cultural resonance of the single name "Herod" stems from its biblical association with the nativity story.

Noun
  1. king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

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