Strong’s G4523 · Greek

Σαδδουκαῖος
Saddoukaîos

Definition

a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite

Etymology

probably from G4524 (Σαδώκ);

Where the KJV renders it

  • Sadducee

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