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Lebbaios: Lebbaeus

Original Word: Λεββαῖος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Lebbaios
Pronunciation: leb-bah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (leb-bah'-yos)
Definition: Lebbaeus
Meaning: Lebbaeus, a pet-name for Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the full form of the name is not known.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Lebbaeus.

Of uncertain origin; Lebbaeus, a Christian -- Lebbaeus.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for Thaddaios, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3002: Λεββαῖος

Λεββαῖος, see Θαδδαῖος.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an Aramaic term meaning "heart" or "courageous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λεββαῖος, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of "heart" or "courage" can be related to Hebrew words such as לֵב (leb, Strong's Hebrew 3820), meaning "heart."

Usage: The name Lebbaeus is used in the New Testament to refer to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. It is often associated with Thaddaeus, another name for the same apostle.

Context: Lebbaeus is mentioned in the context of the lists of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. In the Berean Standard Bible, Matthew 10:3 refers to "Thaddaeus," which is traditionally understood to be the same person as Lebbaeus. The name Lebbaeus does not appear directly in the BSB text but is noted in some manuscript traditions and other Bible translations. The apostle is also identified as "Judas son of James" in Luke 6:16 and Acts 1:13, further complicating the identification. This apostle is distinguished from Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus. The use of multiple names for this apostle reflects the common practice of individuals having more than one name or nickname in the ancient world. Lebbaeus, or Thaddaeus, is traditionally believed to have preached the Gospel in various regions, including Judea, Samaria, and possibly further afield, though specific details of his ministry are sparse in the biblical text.

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