"a Sadducee, one belonging to the sect of the Sadducees, which, according to the Talmudists, was founded by one, Sadoc, about three centuries before the Christian era: they were directly opposed in sentiments to the Pharisees, Mt. 3:7; 16:1, 6, 11, 12; 22:23, 34; Mk. 12:18; Lk. 20..."
Definition and meaning
a Sadducee, one belonging to the sect of the Sadducees, which, according to the Talmudists, was founded by one, Sadoc, about three centuries before the Christian era: they were directly opposed in sentiments to the Pharisees, Mt. 3:7; 16:1, 6, 11, 12; 22:23, 34; Mk. 12:18; Lk. 20:27; Acts 4:1; 5:17; 23:6-8*
In the original Greek the word is written: Σαδδουκαῖος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of saddoukaios (G4523) across the King James Bible.
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?
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
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Common questions
Strong's G4523 (saddoukaios) is a Greek word that means: a Sadducee, one belonging to the sect of the Sadducees, which, according to the Talmudists, was founded by one, Sadoc, about three centuries before the Christian era: they were directly opposed in sen... It appears 14 times in the King James Bible.
The word saddoukaios (G4523) appears 14 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4523 is saddoukaios, a Greek word defined as: a Sadducee, one belonging to the sect of the Sadducees, which, according to the Talmudists, was founded by one, Sadoc, about three centuries before th. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
saddoukaios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.