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The song recounts the story of Zacchaeus as reported in Luke 19:1–10. As the song tells of Zacchaeus's attempts to see Jesus by climbing a sycamore tree, there are a series of hand motions that accompany the song. The song is one of the more popular children's Bible songs, [1] and has been featured on numerous Christian children's music ...
Zacchaeus (sometimes spelled Zaccheus; Ancient Greek: Ζακχαῖος, Zakchaîos; Classical Syriac: ܙܰܟ݁ܰܝ, romanized: Zakay, "pure, innocent") [1] was a chief tax-collector at Jericho in the Bible. He is known primarily for his faith in climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus and also his generosity in giving away half of all he ...
Zacchaeus (Greek: Ζακχαῖος, Zakchaios; Hebrew: זכי, "pure", "innocent" [4]) of Jericho was wealthy, a chief tax collector, mentioned only in the Gospel of Luke. [5] A descendant of Abraham , Zacchaeus is the epitome of someone meeting Jesus ' in his earthly mission to bring salvation to the lost. [ 6 ]
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In the King James version of the Bible and the Douay-Rheims Bible, his name was written Zacharias. He is recognized as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. See also: Islamic view of Zechariah, and; Benedictus (Song of Zechariah), his song (canticle) of thanksgiving.
The Benedictus was the song of thanksgiving uttered by Zechariah on the occasion of the circumcision of his son, John the Baptist. [ 1 ] The canticle received its name from its first words in Latin (" Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel ", “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel”).
Zacchaeus was a tax-collector at Jericho, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. Zacchaeus may also refer to: "Zacchaeus" (song), a traditional Christian children's song; Zacchaeus of Jerusalem (died 116 AD?), 2nd-century Christian saint; Alphaeus and Zacchaeus, 4th-century Christian martyrs; Zacchaeus Chesoni (died 1999), Chief Justice of Kenya
Music Inspired by The Story is a 2011 compilation album of songs by various contemporary Christian music artists. [5] The songs were inspired by scripture passages found in the Bible; it is included in a series with books by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. [5] The album was named the Special Event Album of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards. [6]