Zadok
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Zadok
From Hebrew Ṣādhōq, possibly meraning “righteous”
Example Sentences
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Handel's Zadok the Priest, full of drama and anticipation, was a real spine-tingler.
From BBC • May 6, 2023
Only the tenor role of Zadok the Priest is heavy on ornamentation, handled gamely if without glitter on Sunday by James Way.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
The lawsuit says the facts relayed by that woman “put DeKalb County and its officers on notice that Zadok was in mental crisis.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023
Handel's coronation anthem "Zadok the Priest," which was composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727, will be played at the ceremony, the palace said.
From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2023
Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, anointed Solomon King; and all the people rejoiced, and said, God save the King!
From Coronation Anecdotes by Gossip, Giles
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