Strong’s G2581

Κανανίτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Kananaios

Pronunciation

kah-nah-NAH-yos

Definition

Cananaean, Zealot

Meaning

a Canaanite.

Usage

The term "Kananaios" is used in the New Testament to refer to Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It is often translated as "Zealot" to indicate his association with the Zealots, a Jewish political movement known for its fervent opposition to Roman rule and its advocacy for the Law of Moses.

Bible references

Matthew 10:4;Mark 3:18