"And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Greek Origin
Zaccheus Meaning in the Bible
Zaccheus
boy
Zaccheus means "Pure; Innocent; Righteous", a boy's name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Zaccheus appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 19:9 is the passage most often tied to it. Zaccheus climbed toward salvation — the sycamore seeker, transformed by encounter, the impure made pure by Jesus who stopped beneath the tree.
Is Zaccheus in the Bible?
Yes — Zaccheus (spelled Zacchaeus in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/zak-EE-us/
OriginHebrew/Greek
MeaningPure; Innocent; Righteous
What does Zaccheus mean?
Zaccheus is a boy name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "Pure; Innocent; Righteous". Zaccheus climbed a tree to see Jesus — the tax collector who was transformed by grace. 'And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house.' Zaccheus proves that no one is beyond the reach of God's love.
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What does Zaccheus mean in the Bible?
Zaccheus means "Pure; Innocent; Righteous" and is a name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zaccheus climbed a tree to see Jesus — the tax collector who was transformed by grace. 'And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house.' Zaccheus proves that no one is beyond the reach of God's love.
Where does Zaccheus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Zaccheus is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 19:9. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Zaccheus?
Zaccheus has 3 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Zaccheus?
Zaccheus is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zaccheus?
Zaccheus climbed toward salvation — the sycamore seeker, transformed by encounter, the impure made pure by Jesus who stopped beneath the tree.
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Word Meaning
Righteousness (Tsedaqah) (צְדָקָה (tsedaqah))
Right standing and right action — conformity to God's character and covenant requirements.
Names that pair well with Zaccheus
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adriah
girl
"Rich or dark"
Zaccheus & Adriah
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon-like spice"
Zaccheus & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon; Fragrant spice"
Zaccheus & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark"
Zaccheus & Cassia
Cassia
girl
"Fragrant spice; Cinnamon-like (Keziah)"
Zaccheus & Cassia
Emmaus
unisex
"Warm springs"
Zaccheus & Emmaus
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Zaccheus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Zaccheus (spelled Zacchaeus in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Zaccheus means "Pure; Innocent; Righteous." It is a Hebrew/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Greek. Zaccheus comes into English from Hebrew/Greek and carries the sense "Pure; Innocent; Righteous." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Zaccheus
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Zaccheus?
You can read every verse where Zaccheus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.