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He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And behold, a man by name called Zacchaeus, and he was a chief tax collector, and he <i>was</i> rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, <i>there was</i> a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now behold, <i>there was</i> a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And behold, there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; and he was a chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And behold, there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And there was a man called Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector [a superintendent to whom others reported], and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And behold, a man called by name Zacch锟絬s; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />where a man named Zacchaeus lived. He was in charge of collecting taxes and was very rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A man named Zacchaeus was there. He was the director of tax collectors, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was a chief tax collector there named Zacchaeus, who was rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />a man named Zacchaeus appeared. He was a leading tax collector, and a rich one at that! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; he was a chief tax collector and was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And look, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And behold, there was a man named Zaccheus, who was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There was a man there called Zacchaeus, who was the local surveyor of taxes, and was wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and behold, a man, by name called Zaccheus, and he was a chief tax collector, and he was rich,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And behold, a man by name called Zacchaeus, and he was a chief tax collector, and he <i>was</i> rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and lo, a man, by name called Zaccheus, and he was a chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And, behold, a man, called Zaccheus by name, and he was chief of the publicans, and he was rich.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, who was the chief of the publicans, and he was rich. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. And he was the leader of the tax collectors, and he was wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There was a man named Zacchaeus, who was rich and chief of the publicans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />A certain man was there whose name was Zakkai; he was a rich man and Chief of Tax Collectors,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And, behold, there was a man called Zacchaeus, who was a chief publican; and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And behold, a certain man by name called Zaccheus; and he was chief of the publicans, and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And there was a person whose name was Zaccheus, and he was a principal farmer of the taxes, and the man was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />one Zaccheus, a rich man, and collector-general of the customs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There was a man there called Zacchaeus, who was the local surveyor of taxes, and was wealthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and, behold, a man, called by name Zacchaeus, and he was a chief tax-collector; and he was rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and behold, <i>there was</i> a man named Zaccheus, who was <i>the</i> chief publican, and <i>very</i> rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/19-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7419" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Jesus and Zacchaeus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">there was</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call."></a> <a href="/greek/2195.htm" title="2195: Zakchaios (N-NMS) -- Zacchaeus, a Jewish tax-gatherer. Of Hebrew origin; Zacchaeus, an Israelite.">Zacchaeus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/754.htm" title="754: architelōnēs (N-NMS) -- Head of a custom-house, chief tax-gatherer or publican. From arche and telones; a principle tax-gatherer.">a chief tax collector,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">who was</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousios (Adj-NMS) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">very wealthy.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a></span><br />As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a></span><br />As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a></span><br />Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27-28</a></span><br />After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, / and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31-32</a></span><br />Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. / For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Luke 3:12-13</a></span><br />Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” / “Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a></span><br />The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Luke 15:1-2</a></span><br />Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus. / So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Matthew 18:17</a></span><br />If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-34.htm">Luke 7:34</a></span><br />The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exodus 22:1</a></span><br />“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Leviticus 6:2-5</a></span><br />“If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">2 Samuel 12:6</a></span><br />Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-30.htm">Proverbs 6:30-31</a></span><br />Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger. / Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Ezekiel 33:15</a></span><br />if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.</p><p class="hdg">the chief.</p><p class="hdg">and he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24-27</a></b></br> And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">2 Chronicles 17:5,6</a></b></br> Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Collector</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Local</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Publican</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Publicans</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Taxes</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Tax-Farmer</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Tax-Gatherer</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Wealthy</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Zacchaeus</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Zacchae'us</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Zaccheus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/daniel/11-20.htm">Collector</a> <a href="/acts/21-12.htm">Local</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Publican</a> <a href="/matthew/5-46.htm">Publicans</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Tax</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Taxes</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Tax-Farmer</a> <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Tax-Gatherer</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Wealthy</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Zacchaeus</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Zacchae'us</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Zaccheus</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-11.htm">The ten minas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">weeps over it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-45.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And there was a man named Zacchaeus</b><br>Zacchaeus is a unique figure in the Gospel of Luke, and his name means "pure" or "innocent" in Hebrew. This is ironic given his profession and reputation. His story is exclusive to Luke's Gospel, highlighting Luke's emphasis on Jesus' ministry to the marginalized and despised. Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus demonstrates the transformative power of Christ's love and forgiveness.<p><b>a chief tax collector</b><br>As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus held a position of significant authority and wealth. Tax collectors were often despised by their fellow Jews because they worked for the Roman occupiers and were known for extorting money. Being a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus would have overseen other tax collectors, increasing his wealth and the disdain from his community. This role underscores the radical nature of Jesus' outreach to him, as tax collectors were often equated with sinners (<a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Matthew 9:10-11</a>).<p><b>who was very wealthy</b><br>Zacchaeus' wealth is a critical detail in understanding his story. His riches were likely amassed through the exploitation and overcharging of taxes, a common practice among tax collectors. This wealth sets the stage for the dramatic change in Zacchaeus' life after meeting Jesus, as he later offers to give half of his possessions to the poor and repay those he defrauded fourfold (<a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a>). This act of restitution reflects the teachings of the Old Testament regarding restitution (<a href="/exodus/22.htm">Exodus 22:1</a>) and demonstrates genuine repentance and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zacchaeus.htm">Zacchaeus</a></b><br>A chief tax collector in Jericho, known for his wealth. Tax collectors were often despised by the Jewish people for their association with the Roman authorities and their reputation for corruption.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>A significant city in Judea, known for its historical and economic importance. It was a prosperous city, which may have contributed to Zacchaeus's wealth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tax_collection.htm">Tax Collection</a></b><br>The Roman system of tax collection often involved local Jews collecting taxes from their own people, which led to social ostracism and accusations of betrayal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_encountering_jesus.htm">The Transformative Power of Encountering Jesus</a></b><br>Zacchaeus's account illustrates how a personal encounter with Jesus can lead to profound life changes, even for those deeply entrenched in sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wealth_and_spirituality.htm">Wealth and Spirituality</a></b><br>Zacchaeus's wealth did not prevent him from seeking Jesus, but it did require a willingness to change his ways. This challenges believers to consider how their own resources are used in light of their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/social_ostracism_and_redemption.htm">Social Ostracism and Redemption</a></b><br>Despite being marginalized by society, Zacchaeus finds acceptance and redemption in Jesus, reminding us that no one is beyond God's reach.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restitution.htm">Repentance and Restitution</a></b><br>Zacchaeus's willingness to repay those he wronged demonstrates true repentance, which involves both a change of heart and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_marks_the_triumphal_entry.htm">Why did Jesus prioritize sinners over the righteous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_publicans_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the publicans in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_donation_of_constantine.htm">Should reparations for slavery be paid?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10–11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God’s fairness and inclusivity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">There was a man named Zacchaeus, . . .</span>--The name appears in the Old Testament in the form Zaccai (<a href="/ezra/2-9.htm" title="The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and three score.">Ezra 2:9</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-14.htm" title="The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and three score.">Nehemiah 7:14</a>), and meant "pure" or "innocent." Rabbinic writers mention a Zacchaeus as living at Jericho about this time, the father of a famous Rabbi, Jochanan or John.<p><span class= "bld">The chief among the publicans.</span>--The position of Jericho near the fords of the Jordan made it a natural trade-centre for the imports from the Gilead country--myrrh and balsam. Under the government of Herod and Archelaus it had become once more a city of palm-trees (<a href="/judges/1-16.htm" title="And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lies in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelled among the people.">Judges 1:16</a>), and their dates and palm-honey were probably liable to an <span class= "ital">octroi</span> duty. The "farming" system adopted in the Roman revenue probably gave Zacchaeus the <span class= "ital">status</span> of a middle-man or sub-contractor between the great capitalists of the equestrian order at Rome, the real <span class= "ital">publicani,</span> and the "publicans" commonly so called, who were the actual collectors. As such he had as abundant opportunities for enriching himself as a Turkish pacha, and, as we may infer from his own words, had probably not altogether escaped the temptations of his calling.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/19-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[there was]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδοὺ</span> <span class="translit">(idou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνὴρ</span> <span class="translit">(anēr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀνόματι</span> <span class="translit">(onomati)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zacchaeus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ζακχαῖος</span> <span class="translit">(Zakchaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2195.htm">Strong's 2195: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zacchaeus, a Jewish tax-gatherer. Of Hebrew origin; Zacchaeus, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a chief tax collector,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχιτελώνης</span> <span class="translit">(architelōnēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_754.htm">Strong's 754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Head of a custom-house, chief tax-gatherer or publican. From arche and telones; a principle tax-gatherer.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who was]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸς</span> <span class="translit">(autos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">very wealthy.</span><br /><span class="grk">πλούσιος</span> <span class="translit">(plousios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. 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