Strong’s H3063

יְהוּדָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Yhuwdah

Pronunciation

yeh-hoo-DAH

Definition

Judah

Meaning

Jehudah

Usage

Yehudah, or Judah, is a significant name in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to refer to the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, the tribe that descended from him, and the southern kingdom after the division of Israel. The name is often associated with praise, as Leah named him Judah, saying, "This time I will praise the LORD" (Genesis 29:35, BSB).

Bible references

Genesis 29:35;Genesis 35:23;Genesis 37:26;Genesis 38:1;Genesis 38:2;Genesis 38:6;Genesis 38:7;Genesis 38:8;Genesis 38:11;Genesis 38:12;Genesis 38:12;Genesis 38:15;Genesis 38:20;Genesis 38:22;Genesis 38:23;Genesis 38:24;Genesis 38:24;Genesis 38:26;Genesis 43:3;Genesis 43:8;Genesis 44:14;Genesis 44:16;Genesis 44:18;Genesis 46:12;Genesis 46:28