Bible Dictionary
Judas, The Lords Brother
Judas, called the Lord’s brother, is named among Jesus’ brothers in the Gospels. Whether he was the same person as Jude or another Judas is uncertain in the supplied sources.
Definition
Judas, called the Lord’s brother, was one of the brothers named by the people of Nazareth in connection with Jesus. The supplied material does not establish whether he was the same person as Jude or another Judas.
Biblical Usage
Judas is listed among Jesus’ brothers when the people of Nazareth identify Jesus as the son of Mary and name His brothers. The sources provide no further biblical account of him.
Historical Background
The question of whether this Judas was identical with Jude remains disputed in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Among the brethren of our Lord mentioned by the people of Nazareth. (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) Whether this and the Jude above are the same is still a disputed point.