Judah
Judah in the Bible — fourth-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:35), son of Leah. Judah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 26 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the praise of the Lord; confession”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 26 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 25 connections
Biography
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, Judah became the leader among his brothers. He proposed selling Joseph into slavery rather than killing him. After failures with his own sons and daughter-in-law Tamar, Judah demonstrated repentance and growth in character, offering himself as a slave in Benjamin's place. From Judah's line came King David and ultimately Jesus Christ.
Significance
Judah's line was chosen for the Messiah. His transformation from selling Joseph to offering himself for Benjamin shows redemption and change. The 'Lion of Judah' is Christ.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- yəhudah
- Meaning
- praised
- Greek
- Ιουδα
- Reference
- GEN 29:35
- Strong's
- H3063
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Judah in the Bible?
Judah is described in the Bible as fourth-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:35), son of Leah. Judah belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Judah mean?
The name Judah means “the praise of the Lord; confession” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.