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simon the zealot

 

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Noun simon the zealot has 1 sense
  1. Simon, St. Simon, Simon Zelotes, Simon the Zealot, Simon the Canaanite - one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
    --1 is a kind of Apostle; saint

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Simon the Zealot

Description:

Simon the Zealot, also known as Simon the Zealot or Simon the Canaanite, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. The term "Zealot" in his name referred to his role as a member of an ancient Jewish sect known for its zealous devotion to the Mosaic Law.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: (Biblical Context) - One of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Example Sentence: Simon the Zealot was among the apostles who spread the teachings of Jesus.

Adjective:

Sense 1: (Historical) - Pertaining to or related to Simon the Zealot.

Example Sentence: Many historians believe that Simon the Zealot played a crucial role in early Christianity.

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