Iscariot

[ ih-skar-ee-uht ]

noun

1. the surname of Judas, the betrayer of Jesus. Mark 3:19; 14:10, 11.
2. a person who betrays another; traitor.

Iscariot

/ ɪˈskærɪət /

noun

1. See Judas

Other Words From

• Is·car·i·ot·ic [ih-skar-ee-, ot, -ik], Is·cari·oti·cal adjective
• Is·cari·ot·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Iscariot¹

< Latin Iscariōta < Greek Iskariṓtēs < Hebrew īsh-qərīyōth man of Kerioth a village in Palestine

Example Sentences

In fact, the Michigan congressman went so far as to liken them to Judas Iscariot.

From The Daily Beast

When a man has taken Judas Iscariot for his model I think he ought to follow so eminent an example to the end.'

From Project Gutenberg

He was speaking of a disciple named Judas Iscariot, though the others did not know it.

From Project Gutenberg

Like Judas Iscariot he is a son of perdition and wishes to make you one also, because your intellect is useful to him.

From Project Gutenberg

I would you could see his face, Kyrie, it is that of Judas Iscariot.

From Project Gutenberg

Ef I am a traitor, sed he, 216warmin up, who is the Judis Iscariot?

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