Who was Judas?
Betrayed Jesus with a kiss.
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Simon Iscariot and was the brother of James and Matthew.
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He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests of Jerusalem. Judas was a disciple of Jesus and was present at many of his teachings and miracles. He was also present at the Last Supper and was the one who identified Jesus to the chief priests by kissing him.
After Jesus was arrested, Judas was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver he had been given for his betrayal. He then hanged himself. Judas is remembered as a traitor and a betrayer of Jesus.
He is seen as a symbol of betrayal and is often used as a warning against the dangers of greed and selfishness. He is also seen as a symbol of repentance and redemption, as he was filled with remorse for his actions and returned the money he had been given.
- Name meaning
- Praised" or "let God be praised
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Apostle
- First mention
- Matthew 1:2
- Appearances in the Bible
- 32 mentions
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Who was Judas in the Bible?
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Simon Iscariot and was the brother of James and Matthew. He is best known for his betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests of Jerusalem. Judas was a disciple of Jesus and was present at many of his teachings and miracles. He was also present at the Last Supper and was the one who identified Jesus to the chief priests by kissing him. After Jesus was arrested, Judas was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver he had been given for his betrayal. He then hanged himself. Judas is remembered as a traitor and a betrayer of Jesus. He is seen as a symbol of betrayal and is often used as a warning against the dangers of greed and selfishness. He is also seen as a symbol of repentance and redemption, as he was filled with remorse for his actions and returned the money he had been given.
What does the name Judas mean?
The name Judas means “Praised" or "let God be praised”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Judas first mentioned in the Bible?
Judas is first mentioned in Matthew 1:2.
How many times is Judas mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 32.
Who were the parents of Judas?
Parents: Simon.
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