Zacchaeus was a wealthy but despised chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to catch sight of Jesus. Jesus called him down by name and dined with him, and his life was so transformed that he repaid all he had wronged fourfold.
Distinctive and joyful, Zacchaeus means pure — a picture of the change Jesus brings.
Variants & nicknames
Zaccheus, Zack
Zacchaeus in the Bible
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.