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Bishop Spong (Jesus for the NonReligious) says that Judas Iscariot is probably a literary creation and that the name Iscariot seems to be based on "sicarius". However, an association with the Latin word sicarius (assassin) is far from proven.
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It could mean Ish-Qiryat, translated from the Hebrew meaning "Man of the City" or "Man of Kerioth".
Or it could mean Ish-Karat, meaning "man of the cutting",
Or Ish-Qarahat "Bald Man".
or Ish-Korah, "Man of Ice", which could be a reference to Korah from Number 16, of the provocation in wilderness, also mentioned in the Book of Jude, "The Gainsaying of Core".
And it could also mean Yiskah-Re'it, meaning "Watch-Sight", "Observe and Behold", which could refer to someone who is like a spy, agent, or double agent.
And my personal favourite Yiska-Re'ut meaning "Watch-Feeding Upon Desires", which sounds like someone who would be a traitor to for gain, like Core in the Book of Jude.
It's possible that all the translations are right to some degree or another, and they all seem to represent Judas Iscariot, even the baldness, being a sign of weakness, mourning for the dead and shame.
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Who was simeon father?
I suppose you mean Judas Iscariot, there were several men named Judas in the Bible. Women's names are not given very often, and Judas' mother is not named, but his father's name was Simon Iscariot. (John 6:71)
Which disicple betray Jesus?
Judas Iscariot was the one who betrayed Jesus.
What was Judas Iscariot's name changed to?
The name of Judas was not changed in the bible.
What was Judas last name in the New Testament?
Iscariot.
What was the name of the disciple who chose to betray Jesus?
Judas Iscariot was the disciple that betrayed Jesus. See these verses in the Bible: Luke 22:47-48 and John 18:1-5
Where was Judas Iscariot born?
There is little information about Judas Iscariot in the Bible, but he was the son of Simon Iscariot. (John 6:71) The name 'Iscariot' is believed by many to suggest that they were from the town of Kerioth-hezron . If this is true, Judas was the only one of the 12 apostles from Judea. The rest were from Galilee.
Is the name Judas Iscariot a first and last name?
-----------------------Judas Iscariot was a Jew, and it most unusual for a Jew of the first century to have a surname (Iscariot), although it was common among Romans and Greeks.John Shelby Spong (Jesus for the NonReligious) points out that Judas is a variant of Judah, highlighting that the man who betrayed Jesus was a Jew. Iscariot seems to be based on sicarii, a Latin word for 'assassin'. Spong believes the character Judas Iscariot is probably a literary creation.
What does Judas mean?
A:John Shelby Spong (Jesus for the NonReligious) says that the name Judas is a variant of Judah, implying Jewish guilt, and that the name Iscariot seems to be based on 'sicarii', suggesting Judas was a traitor. In Spong's view, Judas Iscariot is probably a literary creation.A:Judas is actually the Greek form of Judah.
What was the first and last name of the disciple that betrayed Jesus?
His first name is Judas and his last name is Iscariot.
Did any of the disciples have last names?
Judas Iscariot had a last name.
What is the last name of Judas the man who betrayed Jesus?
Judas Iscariot.
Is Judas and Iscariot different?
No, the man's name was Judas Iscariot. He was who betrayed Jesus (for 30 pieces of silver from the Jewish authorities, kissed Jesus to signal to the soldiers it was him).
