Jannes and Jambres

Illustration of the rods of Aaron and of the "wise men and sorcerers" becoming snakes.

In Jewish and Christian traditions, Jannes and Jambres (Hebrew: יניס Yannis, ימבריס Yambres) are the names given to magicians mentioned in the Book of Exodus. This naming tradition is well-attested in ancient and medieval literature. In Latin manuscripts of the New Testament, and in Latin writing traditions, their names are known as Jamnes and Mambres.[1]

  1. ^ Sparks, H. F. D. (1939-07-01). "ON THE FORM MAMBRES IN THE LATIN VERSIONS OF 2 TIMOTHY iii 8". The Journal of Theological Studies. os–XL (3): 257–258. doi:10.1093/jts/os-XL.3.257. ISSN 0022-5185.