The meaning of “Σαδδουκαῖος”
Understanding Saddoukaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from Σαδώκ Sadducee. - a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite
Σαδδουκαῖος
probably from Σαδώκ Sadducee. - a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:11 | “How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?” Word: Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos) | |
| Mark 12:18 | “Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,” Word: Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos) | |
| Luke 20:27 | “Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,” Word: Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos) | |
| Acts 23:6 | “But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.” Word: Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos) |