Judas iscariot

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the New Testament, who betrayed Jesus into the hands of the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver.
Noun
  1. 1
    A betrayer.

    "—Ah (said he) she’s a Judas Iscariot, and has betrayed me with a kiss[…]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek Ἰούδας (Ioúdas) Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)/ Ἰσκαριώθ (Iskariṓth); the original Hebrew or Aramaic term is unknown and the subject of much debate. For more information, see Judas Iscariot § Name and background.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek Ἰούδας (Ioúdas) Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariṓtēs)/ Ἰσκαριώθ (Iskariṓth); the original Hebrew or Aramaic term is unknown and the subject of much debate. For more information, see Judas Iscariot § Name and background.

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