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The meaning of Ἰσκαριώτης

Understanding Iskariṓtēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Hebrew origin (probably אִישׁ and קִרְיָא) Iscariot. - inhabitant of Kerioth - Iscariotes (i.e. Keriothite), an epith...

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Ἰσκαριώτης

Phoneticis-kar-ee-o'-tace
TransliterationIskariṓtēs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (probably אִישׁ and קִרְיָא) Iscariot. - inhabitant of Kerioth - Iscariotes (i.e. Keriothite), an epithet of Judas the traitor

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:14

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Word: Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)
Mark 14:10

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

Word: Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)
Luke 22:3

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Word: Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)
John 13:2

And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

Word: Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
John
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