Jude
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A book of the New Testament: A short book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, traditionally attributed to Saint Jude. 2. An Apostle: One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Judas Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus. He is traditionally invoked in desperate or hopeless situations.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Book):
- The Epistle of Jude warns against false teachers.
- She found a powerful message in the book of Jude.
- Proper noun (Apostle):
- Saint Jude is the patron saint of lost causes.
- Many people pray to Jude when they feel there is no hope.
Advanced Usage
- "St. Jude": The most common way to refer to the apostle, especially in a religious or devotional context.
- The hospital was named after St. Jude.
- "Jude the Apostle": A formal title used to distinguish him from other figures named Jude or Judas.
- Jude the Apostle is often depicted with a flame above his head.
Variants and Related Words
- Judas Thaddaeus / Thaddeus: An alternative name for the Apostle Jude used in some gospel accounts.
- Epistle of Jude / Letter of Jude: Alternative names for the New Testament book.
Synonyms
- (For the Apostle): Judas Thaddaeus, Thaddeus, Lebbaeus.
- (For the book): The Epistle of Jude, The Letter of Jude.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Patron Saint of Lost Causes/Hopeless Cases: A title describing Saint Jude's traditional role in intercession.
- As the patron saint of lost causes, St. Jude is prayed to in seemingly impossible situations.
Noun
- a New Testament book attributed to Saint Jude
- (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless