Strong's Lexicon Kananaios: Cananaean, Zealot Original Word: Κανανίτης Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word קָנָא (qanah), meaning "zealous" or "jealous." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7065 קָנָא (qanah) – to be zealous, to be jealous Usage: The term "Kananaios" is used in the New Testament to refer to Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It is often translated as "Zealot" to indicate his association with the Zealots, a Jewish political movement known for its fervent opposition to Roman rule and its advocacy for the Law of Moses. Cultural and Historical Background: The Zealots were a Jewish sect that emerged in the first century AD, characterized by their passionate commitment to the Jewish faith and their resistance to Roman occupation. They were known for their radical and sometimes violent actions to achieve political and religious freedom. Simon's designation as a "Zealot" suggests his prior involvement or sympathy with this movement before becoming a follower of Christ. HELPS Word-studies 2581 Kananítēs – properly, a Canaanite (a Canaanean); used of one of the twelve apostles because he was an adherent of the Zealots – "Simon the Canaanite (Mt 10: 4; Mk 3:18). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin Definition Cananaean, Aramaic for Zealot, surname of one of the twelve apostles NASB Translation Zealot (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2581: ΚανανίτηςΚανανίτης, Κανανιτου, ὁ (from Chaldean קַנְאָן, Hebrew קָנָא), equivalent to ὁ ζηλωτής (according to the interpr. of Luke in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Canaanite. Of Chaldee origin (compare qanna'); zealous; Cananites, an epithet -- Canaanite (by mistake for a derivative from Chanaan). see GREEK Chanaan see HEBREW qanna' Forms and Transliterations Καναναιον Καναναῖον Καναναιος Καναναῖος Kananaion Kananaîon Kananaios KananaîosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:4 N-NMSGRK: Σίμων ὁ Καναναῖος καὶ Ἰούδας NAS: Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, KJV: Simon the Canaanite, and Judas INT: Simon the Zealot and Judas Mark 3:18 N-AMS Strong's Greek 2581 |
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