Judah

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An ancient kingdom in southern Palestine: A historical kingdom in the southern part of ancient Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.
    • A biblical patriarch: In the Old Testament, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, and the forebear of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Biblical tradition holds that the Messiah would be a descendant from his line.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Kingdom): The Kingdom of Judah existed from around 930 BCE until its conquest by the Babylonians.Archaeologists study artifacts to learn about daily life in ancient Judah.

  • Proper noun (Biblical figure): Judah pleaded with his brothers not to kill their younger brother, Joseph.The tribe of Judah was one of the most prominent tribes of Israel.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Lion of the tribe of Judah": A biblical metaphor and title, often symbolizing strength, kingship, and the Messiah.
Variants and Related Words
  • Judea (Proper noun): The Roman-era name for the region that roughly corresponded to the earlier Kingdom of Judah.
  • Judaic (Adjective): Pertaining to Judaism or the Jewish people, historically connected to Judah.
  • Judean (Adjective): Of or relating to Judea or its people.
Synonyms
  • Kingdom of Judah: Southern Kingdom (in contrast to the northern Kingdom of Israel).
  • Judah (the patriarch): (No direct synonyms as a proper name, but contextually) The tribesman, the son of Jacob.
Related Phrases
  • "The sceptre shall not depart from Judah": A biblical prophecy (Genesis 49:10) indicating that royal authority would remain within the tribe of Judah.
Noun
  1. an ancient kingdom of southern Palestine with Jerusalem as its center
  2. (Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah

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