juda
Definition
Proper noun An ancient kingdom in the southern region of Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital. It was one of the two successor states to the united Kingdom of Israel, following its division.
Usage
Juda is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical and geographical entity. It is the less common spelling variant of the more widely used Judah. - The kingdom of Juda existed during the Iron Age. - Archaeological evidence provides insights into the culture of ancient Juda.
Advanced Usage
- In historical/religious texts: The term appears in certain historical and religious translations, particularly older ones, to denote the kingdom, its territory, or its people (often synonymous with "Judeans").
- The prophets spoke to the people of Juda.
Variants and Related Words
- Judah: The standard and more frequent spelling for the same kingdom, tribe, and territory.
- Judea: Refers to the later Roman province in a similar geographical region, following the Babylonian exile and into the classical period.
- Jew: Derives from "Judah," referring originally to a person from the kingdom of Judah/Juda and later taking on its modern religious and ethnic meanings.
- Jewish: Of or relating to the people, culture, or religion historically associated with Judah.
Synonyms
- Kingdom of Judah: The direct synonym.
- Southern Kingdom: (Contextual) Used in contrast to the "Northern Kingdom" of Israel after the split.
Noun
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an ancient kingdom of southern Palestine with Jerusalem as its center
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