Iscariot
Americannoun
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the surname of Judas, the betrayer of Jesus. Mark 3:19; 14:10, 11.
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a person who betrays another; traitor.
noun
Other Word Forms
- Iscariotic adjective
- Iscariotical adjective
- Iscariotism noun
Etymology
Origin of Iscariot
< Latin Iscariōta < Greek Iskariṓtēs < Hebrew īsh-qərīyōth man of Kerioth a village in Palestine
Example Sentences
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Unsurprisingly, most white Southerners bitterly rejected Longstreet’s entreaties and condemned him as a traitor on par with Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023
Originally, the burning figures were effigies of Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, according to the Biblical account of the days leading up to Christ’s crucifixion.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023
This is a biblical reference to Judas Iscariot receiving 30 pieces of silver to betray Christ.
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2021
A vast two-hour work, “The Apostles” tells the story of Christ’s Crucifixion from the perspective of his followers, dwelling unusually on Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene.
From New York Times • May 9, 2017
Ben said, “We’re worried about our father, sir. If he finds out we’re suspended I could tell him I had a fistfight with Judas Iscariot and it wouldn’t make any difference.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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