Zebedee

[zeb-i-dee]

noun

1. the father of the apostles James and John. Matthew 4:21.

Zebedee

/ ˈzɛbɪˌdiː /

noun

1. New Testament the father of the apostles James and John (Matthew 4:21)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zebedee¹

From Late Latin Zebedaeus, from Greek Zebedaîos, from Hebrew Zabdī, shortening of Zabdīʾēl or Zabdīyāh “Gift of God”

Example Sentences

One day my friend told me about a new talent agency called Zebedee, which wanted to work with people with disabilities and visible differences, so I decided to apply for Ellie.

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In August 2021, Iona came across Zebedee management - a talent agency representing people with disabilities and alternative appearances - and completed an online application.

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Ella Singleton-Redmond, the women's booker for Zebedee, said disability was often left out of debates about diversity.

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Beth has signed for the same agency as Goldstein - Zebedee - which represents people with disabilities and other physical differences.

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Zebedee signed her just a few weeks later and Beth has since been involved in a number of photoshoots.

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