Lexical Summary Sadók: Zadok Original Word: Σαδώκ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ZadokOf Hebrew origin (Tsadowq); Sadoc (i.e. Tsadok), an Israelite -- Sadoc. see HEBREW Tsadowq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Tsadoq Definition Zadok, an Isr. NASB Translation Zadok (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4524: ΣαδώκΣαδώκ (צָדוק, a pr. name occurring often in the O. T.), ὁ, Sadoc: Matthew 1:14. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Zadok, rendered Σαδώκ in the Greek text, carries the idea of uprightness or righteousness. Throughout Scripture the name becomes a symbol of covenant-faithful service, especially in priestly contexts. Old Testament Background 1. Zadok the priest served alongside Abiathar in the days of David and Solomon (2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Kings 1:39). His lineage was promised “a perpetual priesthood” because he remained loyal when others defected (Ezekiel 44:15). Together these occurrences attach the name to themes of fidelity, royal legitimacy, and priestly purity. Occurrence in the New Testament Matthew 1:14 records the only two appearances of Σαδώκ in the Greek New Testament: “Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud”. Both forms belong to the same individual in the post-exilic segment of Jesus’ genealogy. Role in the Matthean Genealogy Matthew structures the genealogy to demonstrate Jesus as the legal, messianic heir of David (Matthew 1:1). By placing a “Zadok” in the line between the exile and Joseph, the Evangelist subtly recalls the righteous priest who supported David’s throne. The name therefore functions as a literary bridge: Righteousness and Priesthood Typology The Zadok of Matthew stands in typological continuity with the Old Testament Zadok: Historical Continuity and Covenant Faithfulness By including post-exilic names otherwise unattested in Scripture, Matthew underlines that God remained active in “silent years.” The preservation of a Zadok during this period testifies that divine covenants did not lapse during national obscurity; instead, they advanced inexorably toward the Incarnation. Lessons for Ministry Today • God often carries His purposes forward through unknown yet faithful individuals. Key References Matthew 1:14; 2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Kings 1:39; 1 Chronicles 12:28; Ezekiel 44:15; Hebrews 4:14. Forms and Transliterations εσάθρωσαν Σαδωκ Σαδώκ Σαδὼκ σαθρόν Sadok Sadōk Sadṓk SadṑkLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:14 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Σαδώκ Σαδὼκ δὲ NAS: was the father of Zadok, Zadok KJV: Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc INT: was father of Zadok Zadok moreover Matthew 1:14 N |