Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Judah

Proper Noun
/ˈdʒuːdə/
Definition
Judah refers to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its historical and biblical significance.
Examples
  • Judah was one of the sons of Jacob, who is a patriarch in the Bible.
  • The Kingdom of Judah existed after the division of Israel, known for its capital Jerusalem.
  • Judah is mentioned frequently in the context of biblical history and prophecy.
Meaning
In a biblical context, Judah is both a person—one of the sons of Jacob—and a region in ancient Israel, which became the Kingdom of Judah.
Synonyms
  • None (Proper noun specific to biblical context)