Bible Dictionary
Lebbaeus
Lebbaeus was a surname of Judas, one of the twelve apostles. He is also called Thaddaeus and should be distinguished from Judas Iscariot and from Judas, the brother of Jesus.
Definition
Lebbaeus was a surname or name associated with Judas, one of the twelve apostles. He is also called Thaddaeus and Jude and must be distinguished from Judas Iscariot and from Judas the brother of Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Lebbaeus appears in the apostolic list as a designation of Judas, one of the Twelve.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “courageous” or “a man of heart.” The supplied material identifies Lebbaeus with Thaddaeus.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Courageous, a surname of Judas (Jude), one of the twelve (Matt. 10:3), called also Thaddaeus, not to be confounded with the Judas who was the brother of our Lord.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a man of heart), one name of Jude, who was one of the twelve apostles.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See THADDAEUS.</p>