Iscariot

Iscariot proper n

Heb. Kerioth, mortal city.

  1. Judas Iscariot; treacherous apostle of Jesus Christ; disciple who betrayed Christ by kissing him on the cheek; [fig.] traitor; betrayer; deceiver; dissenter; apostate; evil member of a group; [metaphor] killer; poisoner; toxic influence; (see Matthew 10:4).