Lexicon Thaddaios: Thaddaeus Original Word:Θαδδαῖος
Part of Speech:Noun, Masculine
Transliteration:Thaddaios
Pronunciation:thad-dah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling:(thad-dah'-yos)
Definition:Thaddaeus
Meaning:Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thaddaeus. Of uncertain origin; Thaddaeus, one of the Apostles -- Thaddaeus. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2280: ΘαδδαῖοςΘαδδαῖος, Θαδδαιου, ὁ ( תַּדַּי, perhaps large-hearted or courageous, although it has not been shown that תַּד equivalent to the Hebrew שַׁד can mean pectus as well as mamma; (some would connect the terms by the fact that the 'child of one's heart' may be also described as a 'bosom-child'; but see B. D. under the word )),Thaddeus, a surname of the apostle Jude; he was also called Lebbaeus and was the brother of James the less:Matthew 10:3RGLTrWH;Mark 3:18. (Cf.B. D. under the word; Keil on Matthew, the passage cited;WH's Appendix, p. 11b. The latter hold the nameΛεββαῖος to be due to an early attempt to bring Levi (Λευεις) the publican (Luke 5:27) within the Twelve.)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin:Of Aramaic origin, possibly derived from the Aramaic word "תַּדַּי" (Taddai), meaning "breast" or "heart," suggesting a person of courage or heartiness.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Thaddaeus, as it is a name of Aramaic origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the name's possible derivation from Aramaic roots may relate to Hebrew words for "breast" or "heart," such as "לֵב" (leb) for heart. Usage:The name Thaddaeus appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles. He is listed among the apostles in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Context:Thaddaeus is one of the lesser-known apostles of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the synoptic Gospels. In the Gospel ofMatthew 10:3 (BSB), he is listed as "Thaddaeus," while in the Gospel ofMark 3:18 (BSB), he is also referred to as "Thaddaeus." In some manuscripts and traditions, he is identified with "Judas, son of James," as seen inLuke 6:16 andActs 1:13, suggesting that Thaddaeus may have been a surname or alternate name for this apostle. This identification is further supported by the Gospel of John, where a "Judas (not Iscariot)" is mentioned inJohn 14:22 (BSB), who is believed to be the same person.
Thaddaeus, like the other apostles, was chosen by Jesus to be one of His closest followers and was entrusted with spreading the Gospel message. Despite the limited information about his life and ministry, Thaddaeus is traditionally believed to have preached the Gospel in regions such as Judea, Mesopotamia, and Persia. Various traditions hold that he was martyred for his faith, although the exact details and location of his martyrdom vary.
Thaddaeus is often associated with courage and heartiness, reflecting the possible meaning of his name. His feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions, and he is venerated as a saint. Forms and Transliterations Θαδδαιον Θαδδαῖον Θαδδαιος Θαδδαῖος Thaddaion Thaddaîon Thaddaios ThaddaîosLinks Interlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts |
