Bible Dictionary
Jude, Or Judas
Jude, or Judas, also called Lebbaeus and Thaddaeus, was one of the twelve apostles. He is briefly mentioned in the Gospel of John and asked Jesus a question at the Last Supper.
Definition
Jude, or Judas, also called Lebbaeus and Thaddaeus, was one of the twelve apostles. He is distinguished from Judas Iscariot and is identified in the supplied material as “Judas the brother of James.” Little is certainly known about his later history.
Biblical Usage
Jude is named among the Twelve and appears once in the Gospel narrative, where he asked Jesus why He would manifest Himself to the disciples and not to the world. He is also listed among the apostles after the resurrection.
Historical Background
The sources record no certain later history for this apostle. Tradition connects him with the foundation of the church at Edessa, but the supplied material presents this as a tradition rather than a confirmed account.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
called also LEBBEUS and Thaddeus, Authorized Version “Judas the brother of James,” one of the twelve apostles. The name of Jude occurs only once in the Gospel narrative. (John 14:22; Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:16; John 14:22; Acts 1:13) Nothing is certainly known of the later history of the apostle. Tradition connects him with the foundation of the church at Edessa.