Bible Dictionary
Zelotes
Zelotes was the title distinguishing Simon the Zealot from Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.
Definition
Zelotes was the distinguishing epithet given to Simon, one of Jesus’ apostles, in order to distinguish him from Simon Peter.
Biblical Usage
Simon is identified as “the Zealot” in the apostolic lists. The supplied material gives no further account of the title’s significance.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Luke 6:15). See SIMON; ZEALOTS.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the epithet given to the apostle Simon to distinguish him from Simon Peter. (Luke 6:15) [Canaanite, The; Simon, 5]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze-lo'-tez (Zelotes).</p><p>See SIMON THE ZEALOT; ZEALOT.</p>