Judas. [Ju'das]
1. The patriarch JUDAH. Matthew 1:2, Matthew 1:1.
2. One of the apostles, brother of James. Luke 6:16; John 14:22; Acts 1:13. Called JUDE in Jude 1; and apparently the same as 'Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus.' Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18.
3. One of the brethren of the Lord. Matthew 13:55: called JUDA in Mark 6:3.
4. Judas of Galilee, who raised an insurrection in the days of the taxing, A.D. 6. He was killed by the Romans and his followers were dispersed. Acts 5:37.
5. One in Damascus with whom Paul lodged. Acts 9:11.
6. A 'prophet' sent from Jerusalem to Antioch. Acts 15:22. See BARSABAS, No. 2.