3002. Lebbaios
Strong's Lexicon
Lebbaios: Lebbaeus

Original Word: Λεββαῖος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Lebbaios
Pronunciation: leb-bah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (leb-bah'-yos)
Definition: Lebbaeus
Meaning: Lebbaeus, a pet-name for Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the full form of the name is not known.

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Lebbaios, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a "heart" or "courage" can be related to Hebrew words like לֵב (leb, Strong's Hebrew 3820), meaning "heart."

Usage: Lebbaios is a name used in the New Testament, referring to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. In some manuscripts, he is identified with Thaddaeus, another apostle. The name Lebbaios is thought to mean "heart" or "courageous," reflecting a possible characteristic or trait of the individual.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of first-century Judea, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. The apostles were chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and were instrumental in the early spread of Christianity. The identification of Lebbaios with Thaddaeus suggests that he was a lesser-known apostle, yet still part of the foundational group that carried forward the teachings of Christ.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for Thaddaios, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3002: Λεββαῖος

Λεββαῖος, see Θαδδαῖος.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Lebbaeus.

Of uncertain origin; Lebbaeus, a Christian -- Lebbaeus.

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