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Κανανίτης, Καναναῖος
Kananitēs, Kananaios
G2581
N:N-M-T Greek

Zealot

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Kananites, Kananaios identifies Simon by the designation rendered “the Zealot” in two disciple lists.

The term is used as Simon’s identifying designation in two lists of disciples, where the APB presents him as “Simon the Zealot.”

Senses in use

  1. Simon’s identifying designation · dominant

    In Mark 3:18, the accusative singular masculine form occurs within a list that includes Simon; the APB renders the list with “Simon the Zealot.” In Matthew 10:4, the nominative singular masculine form likewise identifies Simon before Judas Iscariot; the APB renders “Simon the Zealot.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across Mark 3:18 and Matthew 10:4, the APB presents Simon as “Simon the Zealot.” This rendering confirms the designation in the lists without isolating its precise English correspondence.

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