Judas (song)
WordNet

noun


(1)   A one-way peephole in a door
(2)   Someone who betrays under the guise of friendship
(3)   (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver
(4)   (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
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Etymology


From < יהודה.

Proper noun



  1. One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities. Also called Judas Iscariot.
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Usage notes

  • This name has been born by Judas Maccabbaeus and the two apostles Judas Thaddaeus and also Judas Iscariot, because of whom the name is rarely used as a Christian name.
 
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