Strong's Lexicon Zebedaios: Zebedee Original Word: Ζεβεδαῖος Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name זְבַדְיָה (Zebadyah), meaning "Yahweh has bestowed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2069 (זְבַדְיָה, Zebadyah): Meaning "Yahweh has bestowed," a name borne by several individuals in the Old Testament. Usage: Zebedaios refers to Zebedee, a Galilean fisherman mentioned in the New Testament. He is the father of the apostles James and John, who were among the first disciples called by Jesus. Zebedee is noted for his role as a father and his connection to the early followers of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: Zebedee was a fisherman by trade, operating along the Sea of Galilee. Fishing was a common and essential occupation in Galilee, providing sustenance and economic stability. Zebedee's family was likely well-established in the community, as indicated by the presence of hired servants (Mark 1:20). His sons, James and John, left their father's business to follow Jesus, highlighting the radical commitment required to be a disciple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Zebadyah Definition Zebedee, the father of the apostles James and John NASB Translation Zebedee (12). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2199: ΖεβεδαῖοςΖεβεδαῖος, Ζεβεδαίου, ὁ, Zebedee (זַבְדַי for זַבְדִּי (i. e. my gift), a form of the proper name which occurs a few times in the O. T., as 1 Chronicles 27:27 (the Sept. Ζαβδι), munificent (others for זְבַדְיָה gift of Jehovah); from זָבַד to give), a Jew, by occupation a fisherman, husband of Salome, father of the apostles James and John: Matthew 4:21; Matthew 10:2 (3); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zebedee. Of Hebrew origin (compare Zabdiy); Zebedaeus, an Israelite -- Zebedee. see HEBREW Zabdiy Forms and Transliterations Ζεβεδαιον Ζεβεδαῖον Ζεβεδαιου Ζεβεδαίου ζέμα Zebedaion Zebedaîon Zebedaiou ZebedaíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 4:21 N-GMSGRK: τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ἰωάννην NAS: James the [son] of Zebedee, and John KJV: James [the son] of Zebedee, and John INT: the [son] of Zebedee and John Matthew 4:21 N-GMS Matthew 10:2 N-GMS Matthew 20:20 N-GMS Matthew 26:37 N-GMS Matthew 27:56 N-GMS Mark 1:19 N-GMS Mark 1:20 N-AMS Mark 3:17 N-GMS Mark 10:35 N-GMS Luke 5:10 N-GMS John 21:2 N-GMS Strong's Greek 2199 |
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