beholdἰδού
idou · Greek Interjection
A common Greek interjection used to draw attention to something unexpected, significant, or miraculous, calling the reader to focus their interest and awe on the upcoming event or person.
chief tax collectorἀρχιτελώνης
architelōnēs · Greek Noun
A designation for an official, often an agent of the Roman occupation, responsible for collecting customs and tolls; they were culturally despised by Jews as extortioners and traitors who collaborated with pagan rulers.
ZacchaeusΖακχαῖος
Zakchaios · Greek Proper Noun
The personal name of the man who met Jesus, derived from the Hebrew 'Zakkai,' meaning "pure" or "innocent," which contrasts ironically with his social reputation as a tax collector.
mustδεῖ
dei · Greek Verb
Used by Jesus to indicate a divine necessity or an overriding purpose of God's will; it expresses a moral or redemptive obligation that transcends human convenience or societal expectations.
sycamore treeσυκομορέα
sykomorea · Greek Noun
A type of fig tree common in the Jordan Valley; in this context, it provided a necessary vantage point for a short man to witness the passage of a famous teacher.
joyfullyχαίρων
chairōn · Greek Adjective/Participle
In a biblical context, joy is a state of deep-seated gladness and well-being that is rooted in the character and works of God, independent of external circumstances. It is often a characteristic response to the presence or grace of the Lord.
sinnerἁμαρτωλός
hamartōlos · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, this often refers to those who openly oppose God’s law, are morally deficient, or are considered social outcasts because of their lifestyle; in this context, it reflects the religious leaders' judgment of Zacchaeus as one outside the covenant community.
defraudedἐσυκοφάντησα
esykophantēsa · Greek Verb
This word implies the act of obtaining something through deception, trickery, or dishonest manipulation, specifically regarding money or property. Biblically, it is associated with greed and injustice.
restoreἀποδίδωμι
apodidōmi · Greek Verb
The act of returning something to its rightful owner, specifically involving making amends or restitution for loss or injury caused to another. In the Law of Moses, it is closely linked to repentance and justice.
salvationσωτηρία
sōtēria · Greek Noun
The comprehensive work of God to deliver humanity from sin, death, and the wrath of God through the person and work of Jesus Christ, resulting in reconciliation and eternal life.
son of Abrahamυἱὸς Ἀβραάμ
huios Abraam · Greek Noun Phrase
A phrase denoting membership in the covenant people of God, implying that the individual is an heir to the spiritual promises made to the patriarch, often used to affirm that a person belongs within the scope of God’s grace.
Son of Manὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
ho huios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun Phrase
A messianic title used by Jesus to identify Himself as the heavenly figure described in Daniel 7, emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority to rule, judge, and save.
lostἀπόλλυμι
apollumi · Greek Adjective/Participle
In a theological sense, this refers to those who are spiritually dead, alienated from God, and lacking the guidance or life of the kingdom of God, requiring the intervention of a Savior to be restored.
