Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |