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Zebedee
Zebedee in the Bible — father of James and John (MAT 4:21). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “abundant; portion”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Zebedeeproper name
- Hebrew
- זַבְדִּי
- Transliteration
- zavədiy
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h bestows
- Greek
- Ζεβεδαῖος
- Reference
- MAT 4:21
- Strong's
- H2067
Family & Relationships (1)
father
James(MAT 4:21)
Notes
fisherman (mending their nets- MAT 4:21)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zebedee in the Bible?
Zebedee is described in the Bible as father of James and John (MAT 4:21).
What does the name Zebedee mean?
The name Zebedee means “abundant; portion” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.