Jambres is named in 2 Timothy 3:8 as one of the Egyptian magicians who resisted Moses, paired with Jannes. Though not named in Exodus 7, Jewish tradition preserved these names for Pharaoh's court magicians who duplicated some of Moses's miracles. Paul uses them as types of those who oppose the truth with corrupt minds and counterfeit faith. The pairing of these names appears in various Jewish and early Christian sources, suggesting a well-known tradition. Translations typically transliterate the name: "Iambres" (English), "Jambres" (German), preserving its connection to the Exodus narrative's antagonists.