Who was Holofernes in the bible?
Holofernes is identified as an Assyrian general in the Book of Judith (Deuterocanon/Apocrypha) and does not appear in any canonical verse.
Where He Appears
He appears in the Book of Judith, part of the Deuterocanon (Apocrypha) accepted in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles. He is not part of the Hebrew Bible or Protestant canon.
Learn More →Biblical Attestation
No canonical verse is listed for Holofernes, with 0 occurrences in the provided verse data.
Learn More →Holofernes is identified in a Greek lexicon gloss as an Assyrian general in the Book of Judith, a deuterocanonical (Apocryphal) book received in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not in the Hebrew Bible or Protestant canon. No canonical Bible verses are provided in which he appears.
Holofernes in Scripture
No occurrences are listed for Holofernes in the provided verse data (World English Bible), and no passages are supplied to quote. As a result, there is no verse text here describing his actions, speech, or narrative setting.
Name and Meaning
The supplied lexicon entry classifies the name under Greek (Strong’s) and associates it with the individual known as Holofernes in Judith. No script form, transliteration, pronunciation, or etymological derivation is given beyond that identification.
Observation
Within the limits of the provided material, Holofernes is known only by the lexicon’s identification and by the note that he “does not appear in any canonical verse.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Holofernes?
Holofernes is the Assyrian general in the Book of Judith. Judith is part of the Deuterocanon (Apocrypha), accepted in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not part of the Hebrew Bible or Protestant canon.
How many times does Holofernes appear in the Bible?
Holofernes occurs 0 times in canonical verses.
Does Holofernes appear in any canonical Bible verse?
No. He does not appear in any canonical verse.
What does the name Holofernes mean?
His name is presented as identifying him as the Assyrian general in the Book of Judith.
Explore Further
If you found this page about Holofernes interesting and would like to discover more about other biblical characters, explore our comprehensive Encyclopedia of Biblical Characters. For those looking to delve deeper into the Greek origins of these names and terms, our Greek Lexicon is an invaluable resource.
Sources: Name and occurrence data from Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and STEPBible reference data (CC BY). Scripture quotations from the World English Bible (public domain).
