Strong's Lexicon Zakchaios: Zacchaeus Original Word: Ζακχαῖος Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name זַכַּי (Zakkai), meaning "pure" or "innocent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of Zacchaeus is זַכַּי (Zakkai), Strong's Hebrew #2140. Usage: The name Zacchaeus is used in the New Testament to refer to a specific individual, a chief tax collector in Jericho. The name itself means "pure" or "innocent," which is significant given Zacchaeus's profession and subsequent transformation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the time of Jesus, tax collectors were often viewed negatively by the Jewish people because they worked for the Roman authorities and were known for extorting money. Zacchaeus, being a chief tax collector, would have been particularly wealthy and likely despised by his fellow Jews. Despite this, his encounter with Jesus led to a profound personal transformation, illustrating the power of Jesus's ministry to reach even those considered outcasts or sinners. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Zakkay Definition Zaccheus, a tax collector NASB Translation Zaccheus (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2195: ΖακχαῖοςΖακχαῖος, Ζακχαιου, ὁ (זַכַּי pure, innocent; cf. 2 Esdr. 2:9; Nehemiah 7:14), Zacchaeus, a chief tax-collector: Luke 19:2, 5, 8. (B. D., under the word.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zacchaeus. Of Hebrew origin (compare Zakkay); Zacchaeus, an Israelite -- Zacchaeus. see HEBREW Zakkay Forms and Transliterations Ζακχαιε Ζακχαῖε Ζακχαιος Ζακχαῖος Zakchaie Zakchaîe Zakchaios ZakchaîosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 19:2 N-NMSGRK: ὀνόματι καλούμενος Ζακχαῖος καὶ αὐτὸς NAS: by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector KJV: named Zacchaeus, which INT: by name called Zacchaeus and he Luke 19:5 N-VMS Luke 19:8 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2195 |
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