Judas

Ἰούδας · Ioudas · G2455HἸσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ · Iskariōtēs, Iskariōth · G2469“Jude, same as Judah” Hitchcock's 186923 mentions in 5 books, most in John (9)

Who he was

Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his betrayal of Jesus, which led to His arrest and crucifixion. He is consistently identified as "Judas Iscariot" or "Judas, the one who betrayed Him" throughout the Gospels (Mat.10.4; 26.14; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:16; John 6:71).

Judas is first mentioned in the lists of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:16). He served as the treasurer for the group, but he was also described as a thief who would take money from the common purse (John 12:4–6).

During the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that one of His disciples would betray Him (Matthew 26:21; Mark 14:18; Luke 22:21; John 13:21). Judas was identified as the betrayer when Jesus handed him a piece of bread (John 13:26–27). After this, Judas left to carry out his plan (John 13:30).

Judas approached the chief priests and offered to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:3–6). He then led a group of armed men to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he identified Jesus with a kiss, leading to His arrest (Matthew 26:47–50; Mark 14:43–46; Luke 22:47–48; John 18:2–5).

After Jesus' condemnation, Judas, filled with remorse, tried to return the money to the chief priests and elders, but they refused to accept it. He then threw the money into the temple and went out and hanged himself (Matthew 27:3–5). The chief priests used the money to buy a potter's field, which became known as the Field of Blood (Matthew 27:6–10; Acts 1:18–19).

The apostles later recognized Judas' betrayal as a fulfillment of prophecy (Acts 1:16) and chose Matthias to replace him among the twelve (Acts 1:23–26).

Judas' betrayal of Jesus played a crucial role in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion and the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan of salvation. His actions serve as a tragic example of the consequences of greed, deceit, and turning away from God.

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Every mention

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Matthew5 mentions

Matthew 10:4Simon the Zealot; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests Matthew 26:25Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”Matthew 26:47While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.Matthew 27:3Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Mark3 mentions

Mark 3:19and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Then he came into a house.Mark 14:10Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.Mark 14:43Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.

Luke4 mentions

Luke 6:16Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who also became a traitor.Luke 22:3Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.Luke 22:47While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.Luke 22:48But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

John9 mentions

John 6:71Now he spoke of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he who would betray him, being one of the twelve.John 12:4Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,John 13:2During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,John 13:26Jesus therefore answered, “It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it.” So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.John 13:29For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.John 14:22Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, what has happened that you are about to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?”John 18:2Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.John 18:3Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.John 18:5They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

Acts2 mentions

Acts 1:16“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.Acts 1:25to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.”

What the dictionary says

The Graecized form of Judah.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain