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Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot

8.1
One of Jesus's twelve followers who betrayed him for thirty silver coins
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒuːdəs ɪsˈkɛriət/
  • Literature
translation icon : Judas Iscariote
  • According to the Bible, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Examples

  • The name Judas Iscariot has become synonymous with treachery and betrayal.

  • In many paintings, Judas Iscariot is shown handing Jesus over to the authorities.

  • Some consider the act of Judas Iscariot to be the ultimate betrayal in Christian tradition.

  • Many consider Judas Iscariot the ultimate traitor.

  • According to the Bible, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

  • Some consider the act of Judas Iscariot to be the ultimate betrayal in Christian tradition.

  • The name Judas Iscariot has become synonymous with treachery and betrayal.

Synonyms

Judas
vsJudas Iscariot
  • Literature
35 9.1

The apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for money

is the fuller personal name form used instead of the shorter name

Surface Forms

Judas Iscariot main

Morphology

Judas + Iscariot

This is a fixed proper-name referring to a specific historical/biblical figure; its meaning (the apostle who betrayed Jesus) is referential and culturally specific rather than compositional. The element 'Iscariot' has no independent, transparent lexical meaning and 'Judas' is a name, so knowing the constituent words does not let a B1 learner derive the MWE's biographical/idiomatic sense.

Etymology

Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus's followers who handed Jesus to soldiers for thirty pieces of silver and even gave him a kiss to show who he was. That's why the name Judas Iscariot now means 'a traitor' or 'someone who betrays a friend'.