Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Sadducee
Usage: Σαδδουκαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Heb. צָדוֹק, 2Ki.15:24, al.), a Sadducee (cf. Swete, Mk., 277): Mat.3:7 16:1, 6 16:11-12 22:23-34 Mrk.12:18, Luk.20:27, Act.4:1 5:17 23:6-8.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4523
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
14
Books
4
Strong's G4523 Quick Answer
Strong's G4523 Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Saddoukaios (sad-dou-kai`-os) n/p. 1. a Sadducaean (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite [probably from G4524] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include certain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- Saddoukaios (sad-dou-kai`-os) n/p. 1. a Sadducaean (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite [probably from G4524]
- Usage
- 14 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- certain
Meaning and Definition
Saddoukaios (sad-dou-kai`-os) n/p. 1. a Sadducaean (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite [probably from G4524] KJV: Sadducee Root(s): G4524
Across Lexicons
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How Strong's G4523 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Saddoukaios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
certain
Luke 20:27
How Strong's G4523 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 14 linked usages.
Strong's G4523 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4523 in the New Testament
14 indexed usages in New Testament.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
Usage Excerpts
First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4523.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
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?
Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
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.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4523, grouped by book.
Matthew 7 usages, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4523 FAQ
What does saddoukaios (Σαδδουκαῖος) mean?
Saddoukaios (Strong's G4523) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Sadducee". Saddoukaios (sad-dou-kai`-os) n/p. 1. a Sadducaean (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite [probably from G4524]
How many times is saddoukaios (Σαδδουκαῖος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G4523 across 4 books.
Where can I study saddoukaios (Σαδδουκαῖος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4523 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate saddoukaios (Σαδδουκαῖος)?
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