Zebedee

American  

[zeb-i-dee] / ˈzɛb ɪˌdi /

noun

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

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Zebedee British  

/ ˈzɛbɪˌdiː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Zebedee

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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