Zacchaeus
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Definition
Zacchaeus was a tax collector from Jericho who climbed a tree in order to be able to see Jesus who was surrounded by a large crowd of people.
- Zacchaeus was completely changed when he believed in Jesus.
- He repented of his sin of cheating people and promised to give half his possessions to the poor.
- He also promised that he would pay people back four times the amount that he had overcharged them for their taxes.
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(See also: believe, promise, repent, sin, tax, tax collector)
Bible References
Word Data
- Strong’s: G21950
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