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.
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.
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