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Jude

Jude

59 5.6
A short book in the New Testament for early Christians
  • proper noun
  • /dʒuːd/
  • Literature
translation icon : Epístola de Judas
  • In the New Testament, the book of Jude emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance.

Examples

  • The letter attributed to Jude warns against false teachers within the Christian community.

  • Many Christians find inspiration in the teachings of Jude found in the New Testament.

  • We begin our early morning program with the mass from the Church of Saint Jude.

  • My religion stops with Saint Jude.

  • Go to Saint Jude's two towns over.

  • There was a crucifix and a picture of Saint Jude in his pocket.

  • Thank you so much for helping us raise five thousand dollars for St Jude's and for sticking with us for so long.

  • Where's St. Jude's hospital from here?

  • The official service took place three days later in St. Jude's Church in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Once again, I cross the neighborhood with Tonia to hear Mass at St. Jude's.

    Fiction book (1999)

Synonyms

9.5

A short book in the New Testament that warns Christians about false teachers

is the shorter, plain name used without the formal book label

Compounds

A short book in the New Testament that warns Christians about false teachers

Surface Forms

Jude main

Etymology

Jude for the New Testament book comes from the old Hebrew name Judah, which means 'praised' or 'thanksgiving', and the short letter is simply named after the man who had that name.