Bible Dictionary
Juda
Juda is a form of Judah and may refer to the patriarch, the tribe of Judah, ancestors in Jesus’ genealogy, or a brother of the Lord, depending on the passage.
Definition
Juda is a form of Judah, meaning “praised.” Depending on the passage, it may refer to Judah son of Jacob, the tribe of Judah, ancestors in Jesus’ genealogy, or one of the Lord’s brethren.
Biblical Usage
Juda is used in biblical genealogies and references to Judah’s tribe, and it appears as the name of a brother of Jesus in Mark.
Historical Background
The supplied material distinguishes several persons and uses of the name rather than identifying one individual in every passage.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1.) The patriarch Judah, son of Jacob (Luke 3:33; Heb. 7:14). In Luke 1:39; Heb. 7:14; Rev. 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 (Matt. 1:13), and with Obadiah (1 Chr. 3:21). (4.) One of the Lord’s “brethren” (Mark 6:3).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(praised).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>joo'-da: Lu 1:39 the King James Version, see JUTTAH; Lu 3:26, see JODA; 3:30, see JUDAS.</p>