2280. Thaddaios

Lexicon

Thaddaios: Thaddaeus

Original Word: Θαδδαῖος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Thaddaios
Pronunciation: thad-dah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (thad-dah'-yos)
Definition: Thaddaeus
Meaning: Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Thaddaeus.

Of uncertain origin; Thaddaeus, one of the Apostles -- Thaddaeus.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2280: Θαδδαῖος

Θαδδαῖος, Θαδδαιου, ὁ (תַּדַּי, perhaps large-hearted or courageous, although it has not been shown that תַּד equivalent to the Hebrew שַׁד can meanpectus as well asmamma; (some would connect the terms by the fact that the 'child of one's heart' may be also described as a 'bosom-child'; but see B. D. under the word )), Thaddeus, a surname of the apostle Jude; he was also called Lebbaeus and was the brother of James the less: Matthew 10:3 R G L Tr WH; Mark 3:18. (Cf. B. D. under the word; Keil on Matthew, the passage cited; WH's Appendix, p. 11b. The latter hold the name Λεββαῖος to be due to an early attempt to bring Levi (Λευεις) the publican (Luke 5:27) within the Twelve.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, possibly derived from the Aramaic word "תַּדַּי" (Taddai), meaning "breast" or "heart," suggesting a person of courage or heartiness.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Thaddaeus, as it is a name of Aramaic origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the name's possible derivation from Aramaic roots may relate to Hebrew words for "breast" or "heart," such as "לֵב" (leb) for heart.

Usage: The name Thaddaeus appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles. He is listed among the apostles in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark.

Context: Thaddaeus is one of the lesser-known apostles of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the synoptic Gospels. In the Gospel of Matthew 10:3 (BSB), he is listed as "Thaddaeus," while in the Gospel of Mark 3:18 (BSB), he is also referred to as "Thaddaeus." In some manuscripts and traditions, he is identified with "Judas, son of James," as seen in Luke 6:16 and Acts 1:13, suggesting that Thaddaeus may have been a surname or alternate name for this apostle. This identification is further supported by the Gospel of John, where a "Judas (not Iscariot)" is mentioned in John 14:22 (BSB), who is believed to be the same person.

Thaddaeus, like the other apostles, was chosen by Jesus to be one of His closest followers and was entrusted with spreading the Gospel message. Despite the limited information about his life and ministry, Thaddaeus is traditionally believed to have preached the Gospel in regions such as Judea, Mesopotamia, and Persia. Various traditions hold that he was martyred for his faith, although the exact details and location of his martyrdom vary.

Thaddaeus is often associated with courage and heartiness, reflecting the possible meaning of his name. His feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions, and he is venerated as a saint.

Forms and Transliterations

Θαδδαιον Θαδδαῖον Θαδδαιος Θαδδαῖος Thaddaion Thaddaîon Thaddaios Thaddaîos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 10:3 N-NMS
GRK: Ἁλφαίου καὶ Θαδδαῖος
NAS: the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
KJV: Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
INT: of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus

Mark 3:18 N-AMS
GRK: Ἁλφαίου καὶ Θαδδαῖον καὶ Σίμωνα
NAS: the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon
KJV: of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon
INT: of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus and Simon

Strong's Greek 2280
2 Occurrences

Θαδδαῖον — 1 Occ.
Θαδδαῖος — 1 Occ.