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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

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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.

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