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Σαδδουκαῖος G4523
G4523 is the Greek word Σαδδουκαῖος, transliterated Saddoukaîos. The King James Version most often renders it sadducees.
What it means
a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite.
Where it comes from
probably from G4524 (Σαδώκ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Sadducee.
Verses using Σαδδουκαῖος
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:7 · KJV
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?
Matthew 16:1 · KJV
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Matthew 22:23 · KJV
The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
Matthew 22:34 · KJV
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
Mark 12:18 · KJV
Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
Luke 20:27 · KJV
Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
Acts 4:1 · KJV
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
Acts 5:17 · KJV
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,
Acts 23:6 · KJV
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.
Acts 23:7 · KJV
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
Acts 23:8 · KJV
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4523 mean?
G4523 is the Greek word Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos), meaning a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite.
How is G4523 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sadducees (11 times).
How many times does G4523 appear in the Bible?
Σαδδουκαῖος (Saddoukaîos) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4523 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G4524 (Σαδώκ).
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