Judas(5)
Judas in the Bible — called Barsabbas, a leading man among the brethren (ACT 15:22). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Jude, same as Judah”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
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 (2)
- Hebrew
- יְהוּדָ֑ה
- Transliteration
- yəhudah
- Meaning
- praised
- Greek
- Ἰούδας
- Reference
- ACT 15:22
- Strong's
- H3063
- Hebrew
- בַּר־שַׁבָּא
- Transliteration
- bar-saba
- Meaning
- son of seven
- Greek
- Βαρσαββᾶς
- Reference
- ACT 15:22
- Strong's
- H1248, H7614
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Judas in the Bible?
Judas is described in the Bible as called Barsabbas, a leading man among the brethren (ACT 15:22).
What does the name Judas mean?
The name Judas means “Jude, same as Judah” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.