Jude
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈd͡ʒuːd//
The second last book of the New Testament of the Bible.
proper noun
- 1
The second last book of the New Testament of the Bible.
- 2
One of the Apostles, also called Thaddaeus.
- 3
A male given name from Hebrew.
- 4
A female given name.
Etymology
Short form of Judas, used in an attempt to distinguish the Apostle Judas Thaddaeus from Judas Iscariot. From Old Testament Judah, Hebrew יְהוּדָה (yehudá), said to mean “praised”.
Forms
- plural
- Judes
Judah · The fourth son of Jacob, by his wife Leah; the father of…Judas · Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus,…Judd · A surname transferred from the given name.
Jude · The second last book of the New Testament of the Bible.
judge · A public official whose duty it is to administer the law,…Judge · A surname originating as an occupation.Judges · The seventh book of the Old Testament, and a book of the…