zebedee

/ˈziːbɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a family of shepherds who served as a disciple of John the Baptist and as one of Jesus’ apostles, especially in the New Testament

“According to the New Testament, Zebedee was the father of James and John, two of Jesus’ apostles.”

Synonyms

  • apostle
  • disciple

Antonyms

  • denier
  • heretic