Zacchaeus

Zacchaeus

Zacchaeus (Greek Ζακχαῖος, Hebrew זכי, which means pure [ [http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H2140&t=kjv| Strongs Lexicon on the Blue Letter Bible website] ] ) was a superintendent of customs; a chief tax-gatherer (. Zacchaeus whose name means pure, climbed up a tree, which represents the cross, and by being symbolically crucified with Christ, was able to see God (He who has seen Jesus has seen God Why fourfold ? Why not just pay back what he took? Exodus chapter 22 prescribes the restitution required when responsible for loss of another's property.

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ee also

*Paschal cycle
*Zacchaeus (song)


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