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Zacharias

Zacharias

1 9.9
A Hebrew prophet from long ago who spoke about Israel's future
  • proper noun
  • /zəˈkɛrɪəs/
: Zacarías
  • The prophet Zacharias foretold the coming of the Messiah in ancient times.
  • Zacharias Jerrold

Examples

  • Indeed, Jerrold Zacharias, the M.I.T. professor who pioneered the development of a highly successful high school course called PSSC Physics, was particularly critical of the structural hypothesis.

    Academic text (1992)
  • In the Old Testament, Zacharias is noted for his significant prophecies.

  • This question did not concern Jerrold Zacharias, however.

    Academic text (1992)
  • For Zacharias, far more important was conveying a sense of the uncertain nature of knowledge.

    Academic text (1992)
  • "Structure gives me the pip when you apply it to education," Zacharias later remarked.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Support for this work emanated from the highest levels of government when President Kennedy set up a committee of science advisors who, in turn, established an education committee headed by Jerrold Zacharias.

    Academic text (1992)
  • According to scripture, Zacharias delivered messages of hope to the Israelites.

Synonyms

Zechariah
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  • Literature
1 9.8

A Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who encouraged Israel during its return from exile

is a general reference known from the same sacred text without naming a book

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Zacharias comes from Hebrew parts zakar 'remember' and Yah 'the Lord'. So it means 'the Lord remembers', and the English name Zachary has the same root.