Bible Dictionary
Jude
Jude is another form of Judas. The name may refer to the apostle also called Thaddaeus, or to Jude, the brother of James and author of the Epistle of Jude.
Definition
Jude is another form of Judas. The name may refer to Judas, one of the Twelve, who was also called Lebbaeus or Thaddaeus, or to Jude described as the brother of James and associated with the Epistle of Jude. The supplied sources distinguish him from Judas Iscariot but do not resolve every question of identity.
Biblical Usage
Jude or Judas appears among the apostles and is named as Lebbaeus or Thaddaeus. In John’s Gospel he is the apostle who asked Jesus a question. The name also belongs to the brother of James and author of the Epistle of Jude, according to the supplied identification.
Historical Background
Jude is the English form associated with the Greek name Judas. The sources note that the apostle’s later history is not certainly known.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
= Judas. Among the apostles there were two who bore this name, (1) Judas (Jude 1:1; Matt. 13:55; John 14:22; Acts 1:13), called also Lebbaeus or Thaddaeus (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18); and (2) Judas Iscariot (Matt. 10:4; Mark 3:19). He who is called “the brother of James” (Luke 6:16), may be the same with the Judas surnamed Lebbaeus. The only thing recorded regarding him is in John 14:22.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jood (Ioudas): Brother of the Lord, and author of the Epistle of Jude.</p><p>See JUDAS OF JAMES and following article.</p>