Crossword clues for iscariot
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Iscariot
"traitor," 1640s, from the surname of Judas, betrayer of Jesus, in New Testament, from Latin Iscariota, from Greek Iskariotes, said to be from Hebrew ishq'riyoth "man of Kerioth" (a place in Palestine).
Wikipedia
Iscariot (disambiguation)
Iscariot most commonly refers to:
Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve Apostles best known for betraying Jesus
It could also refer to one of the following, all of which are named for the Biblical figure:
- Judas Iscariot (band), an American black metal band
- Pisces Iscariot, a compilation album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins
- Iscariot (Hellsing), a fictional demon-hunting organization in the anime and manga, Hellsing
- Iscariot (2008 film)|Iscariot (2008 film), a 2008 Swedish thriller film directed by Miko Lazic
- Iscariot (light novels), a five volume Japanese short novels written by Makoto Sanda, illustrated by Robin Kishiwada, and published by Dengeki Bunko
- Simon Iscariot, the father of Judas Iscariot (John 13:2)
Usage examples of "iscariot".
Little did we dream that the name would become as onerous as Judas Iscariot, Jr.
J Dodd, blackbearded iscariot, bad shepherd, bearing on his shoulders the drowned corpse of his son, approaches the pillory.