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traitor

Meaning of “traitor”

One who betrays trust or allegiance; one guilty of treason.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 6:16

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Luke 6:16
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 6:16 · retained source text

And Iudas the brother of Iames, and Iudas Iscariot, which also was the traitour.

1611 marginal noteIude. 1.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Luke 6:16

Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor directly identifies this referent. It is non-exhaustive identity evidence and does not by itself define the betrayal action.

2 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

One who violates allegiance or betrays trust; one guilty of treason.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 790