Luke 6:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Shim`on, the one called the Zealot; Y'hudah Ben-Ya`akov; and Y'hudah from K'riot, who turned traitor.

Berean Standard Bible:

Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

American Standard Version:

and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Judas^{G2455} the brother of James^{G2385}, and^{G2532} Judas^{G2455} Iscariot^{G2469}, which^{G3739} also^{G2532} was^{G1096} the traitor^{G4273}.

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Commentary for Luke 6:16

Luke 6:16 is part of the narrative where Jesus is selecting his twelve apostles from among his disciples. The verse specifically names two individuals, both named Judas, to emphasize their distinction within the group. The first, Judas [the brother] of James, is also known as Thaddaeus or Jude in other biblical accounts. He is not to be confused with the more infamous Judas Iscariot, who is also mentioned in this verse and is well-known for his role in betraying Jesus.

The historical context of this verse is set within the formation of the early Christian community. Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles mirrors the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing the continuity and renewal of God's covenant with a new assembly of leaders. This moment is significant as it represents the establishment of a new spiritual family that would go on to spread Jesus' teachings after his ascension.

The themes present in Luke 6:16 include the importance of community and leadership within the early Church, the idea of divine calling, and the sobering reality of human fallibility, as exemplified by Judas Iscariot's eventual betrayal. Despite the tragic role that Judas Iscariot would play, his initial inclusion among the apostles highlights the complexity of human nature, the capacity for change, and the potential for both loyalty and betrayal within close relationships. The verse also underscores the selection process as a divine prerogative, where Jesus chooses individuals for specific roles, some of which will have profound historical and theological implications.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2455
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰούδας
   Transliteration: Ioúdas
   Pronunciation: ee-oo-das'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region:--Juda(-h, -s); Jude.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2385
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰάκωβος
   Transliteration: Iákōbos
   Pronunciation: ee-ak'-o-bos
   Description: the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites:--James.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2469
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰσκαριώτης
   Transliteration: Iskariṓtēs
   Pronunciation: is-kar-ee-o'-tace
   Description: of Hebrew origin (probably אִישׁ and קִרְיָא); inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes (i.e. Keriothite), an epithet of Judas the traitor:--Iscariot.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4273
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: προδότης
   Transliteration: prodótēs
   Pronunciation: prod-ot'-ace
   Description: from προδίδωμι (in the sense of giving forward into another's (the enemy's) hands); a surrender:--betrayer, traitor.