Bible Dictionary

Zelotes

The name Zelotes means “zealous”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

(Luke 6:15). See SIMON; ZEALOTS.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

the epithet given to the apostle Simon to distinguish him from Simon Peter. (Luke 6:15) [Canaanite, The; Simon, 5]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ze-lo'-tez (Zelotes).

See SIMON THE ZEALOT; ZEALOT.