Etymology and Meaning: The name "Juda" is a variant of "Judah," which means "praise" or "thanksgiving" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew root "yadah," meaning "to praise."

Biblical References: The name Juda appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament. In the Gospel of Matthew, Juda is listed as an ancestor of Jesus: "Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram" (Matthew 1:3). This genealogy highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the lineage of the Messiah.

Historical Context: Juda, or Judah, was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him one of the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. His mother was Leah, Jacob's first wife. The tribe of Judah became one of the most prominent tribes in Israel, known for its leadership and military prowess. The tribe settled in the southern part of the land of Canaan, which later became the Kingdom of Judah.

Significance in Israel's History: The tribe of Judah played a crucial role in the history of Israel. It was from this tribe that King David emerged, establishing a dynasty that would rule over Israel and later the southern kingdom of Judah. The Davidic line is significant in biblical prophecy, as it is through this lineage that the Messiah was promised to come. The tribe of Judah was also known for its loyalty to the Davidic covenant and its central role in the religious life of Israel, with Jerusalem, the spiritual and political capital, located within its territory.

Messianic Prophecies: Juda's significance is further underscored by the messianic prophecies associated with the tribe of Judah. In Genesis 49:10, Jacob prophesies over his son Judah, saying, "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and the allegiance of the nations is his" . This prophecy is interpreted as a reference to the coming of the Messiah, who would be a descendant of Judah and would establish an everlasting kingdom.

Role in the New Testament: In addition to the genealogical references, the tribe of Judah is mentioned in the New Testament as a symbol of the fulfillment of God's promises. The Book of Revelation refers to Jesus as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5), emphasizing His royal authority and messianic role. This title reflects the strength and leadership associated with the tribe and highlights Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Theological Implications: Juda's place in biblical history underscores the themes of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. The tribe of Judah's prominence in the lineage of Jesus Christ serves as a testament to God's sovereign plan and His ability to bring about redemption through seemingly ordinary and flawed individuals. The account of Judah and his descendants illustrates the transformative power of God's grace and the ultimate realization of His redemptive purposes through Jesus Christ.Juda

(praised).

1. Son of Joseph, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:30)
2. Son of Joanna, or Hananiah. [HANANIAH, 8] (Luke 3:26) He seems to be certainly the same person as ABIUD in (Matthew 1:13)
3. One of the Lord's brethren, enumerated in (Mark 6:3)
4. The patriarch Judah. Sus. 56; (Luke 3:33; Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5; 7:5)

(1.) The patriarch Judah, son of Jacob (Luke 3:33; Hebrews 7:14). In Luke 1:39; Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5; 7:5, the word refers to the tribe of Judah.

(2.) The father of Simeon in Christ's maternal ancestry (Luke 3:30).

(3.) Son of Joanna, and father of Joseph in Christ's maternal ancestry (26), probably identical with Abiud (Matthew 1:13), and with Obadiah (1 Chronicles 3:21).

(4.) One of the Lord's "brethren" (Mark 6:3).

JUDA

joo'-da: Luke 1:39 the King James Version, see JUTTAH; Luke 3:26, see JODA; 3:30, see JUDAS.

JUDAS, JUDA

(1) The name of an ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:30). In the King James Version it occurs also in Luke 3:26, but the Revised Version (British and American) has "Joda" (Westcott-Hort, Ioda).

(2) Judas Iscariot (see separate article).

(3) One of the brothers of Jesus (Matthew 13:55 Mark 6:3).

See JUDE.

(4) An apostle, "not Iscariot" (John 14:22). He is generally identified with Lebbaeus (Matthew 10:3) and Thaddeus (Mark 3:18). See LEBBAEUS; THADDAEUS. He is called JUDAS OF JAMES (which see) (Luke 6:16 Acts 1:13), which means "the son of James" not (the King James Version) "the brother of James."

(5) A Galilean who stirred up rebellion "in the days of the enrollment" (Acts 5:37).

See JUDAS OF GALILEE.

(6) One with whom Paul lodged in Damascus, whose house was in "the street which is called Straight" (Acts 9:11). Nothing further is known of him. A house is pointed out as his, in a lane off the Straight Street.

(7) Judas Barsabbas (Acts 15:22, 27, 32; see separate article).

S. F. Hunter

2455. Ioudas -- Judah, Judas, the name of several Israelites, also ...
... Of Hebrew origin (Yhuwdah); Judas (ie Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also
of the posterity of one of them and its region -- Juda(-h, -s); Jude. ...
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Concerning the Death of Antiochus Epiphane. How Antiochus Eupator ...
... How Antiochus Eupator Fought Against Juda And Besieged Him In The Temple And
Afterwards Made Peace With Him And Departed; Of Alcimus And Onias. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 concerning the death.htm

Psalm LX.
... 10. "Juda is my king: Moab the pot of my hope" (ver.7). What Juda? He that
is of the tribe of Juda. What Juda, but He to whom Jacob ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lx.htm

Writing i. Africanus on the Genealogy in the Holy Gospels. ...
... For the priestly tribe of Levi, too, was allied with the kingly tribe of Juda, through
the circumstance that Aaron married Elizabeth the sister of Naasson ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/writing i africanus on the.htm

The First-Fruits of the Gentiles
... should be born.5. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is
written by the prophet, 6. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the first-fruits of the gentiles.htm

Whether it is a Mortal Sin to have Intercourse with a Concubine?
... For a lie is a greater sin than simple fornication: and a proof of this is that
Juda, who did not abhor to commit fornication with Thamar, recoiled from ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is a mortal 3.htm

Whether Christ Took Flesh of the Seed of David?
... 36. Therefore, since David was of the tribe of Juda, as is shown Mat.1, it
seems that Christ was not descended from David. Objection ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ took flesh of.htm

Whether Christ's Genealogy is Suitably Traced by the Evangelists?
... as it was supposed) the son of Joseph." For among the Jews there were some who believed
that, on account of the crimes of the kings of Juda, Christ would be ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christs genealogy is suitably.htm

Whether Simple Fornication is a Mortal Sin?
... in to his handmaid Agar; and further on (Gn.30:5, 9) that Jacob went in to Bala
and Zelpha the handmaids of his wives; and again (Gn.38:18) that Juda was with ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether simple fornication is a.htm

A Statement of the Manner in which Luke's Procedure is Proved to ...
... And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a
city of Juda; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter v a statement of the.htm

Is not He the Carpenter?
... Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses,
and of Juda, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?". ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter vi is not he.htm

Juda (11 Occurrences)
...JUDA. joo'-da: Luke 1:39 the King James Version, see JUTTAH; Luke 3:26, see JODA;
3:30, see JUDAS. JUDAS, JUDA. (1) The name of an ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:30) ...
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Leader (183 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the
governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader who shall shepherd ...
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Governors (43 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the
governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader who shall shepherd ...
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Rule (291 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the
princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my ...
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Naggai (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:26 the 'son' of Naggai, the 'son' of Maath, the 'son' of Mattathias, the
'son' of Semei, the 'son' of Joseph, the 'son' of Juda, (YLT). ...
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Jucal (1 Occurrence)

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Joda (1 Occurrence)
... (2) An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy (Luke 3:26, the King James Version
"Juda"). Multi-Version Concordance Joda (1 Occurrence). ...
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Levi (79 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:30 the 'son' of Levi, the 'son' of Simeon, the 'son' of Juda, the 'son'
of Joseph, the 'son' of Jonan, the 'son' of Eliakim, (YLT). ...
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Esrom (2 Occurrences)
... 3:33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son
of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, (KJV DBY WBS ...
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Eli'akim (12 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:30 the 'son' of Levi, the 'son' of Simeon, the 'son' of Juda, the 'son'
of Joseph, the 'son' of Jonan, the 'son' of Eliakim, (See RSV). ...
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