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G3002

Λεββαῖος

Lebbaîos /leb-bah'-yos/ Ask about this word
Rootof uncertain origin
MeaningLebbæus, a Christian
KJV usageLebbæus.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Lebbaîos — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Lebbaîos, represented by G3002, is used to identify a Christian named Lebbæus. With an origin that is uncertain, this name appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible. Its sole function is to name one of the twelve apostles.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The only occurrence of G3002 is in the list of the twelve apostles in Matthew's Gospel. Here, Lebbaeus is named alongside James G2385 the son of Alphaeus G256. The verse explicitly clarifies his identity by stating, "Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus G2280" Matthew 10:3. This places him in the company of other apostles listed in the same verse, such as Philip G5376, Bartholomew G918, Thomas G2381, and Matthew G3156 the publican G5057.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related names appear in the immediate context of Lebbaeus:

  • G2280 Thaddaîos: Defined as Thaddæus, one of the Apostles, this is the surname explicitly given to Lebbaeus in his only appearance Matthew 10:3.
  • G2385 Iákōbos: Meaning Jacobus, the name of three Israelites, this refers to the apostle James who is listed immediately before Lebbaeus as the son of Alphaeus Matthew 10:3.
  • G256 Alphaîos: An Israelite name identifying Alphæus, the father of the apostle James who is grouped with Lebbaeus in the apostolic list Matthew 10:3.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G3002 is tied directly to the person it identifies.

  • Apostolic Identity: The primary function of G3002 is to name an individual, Lebbaeus, as one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Matthew 10:3.
  • Dual Naming: The name's significance is tied to its connection with another name. The text directly states that Lebbaeus was also surnamed Thaddaeus G2280, a crucial detail for identifying this apostle Matthew 10:3.
  • Inclusion in the Twelve: The name appears in a list that includes figures like Matthew G3156 the publican G5057 and Thomas G2381, cementing the status of the person named Lebbaeus as a member of the foundational apostolic group Matthew 10:3.

Summary

In summary, G3002 is a proper name with a single, specific function: to identify one of the twelve apostles. Its rarity is absolute, appearing in only one verse. The name Lebbaeus is biblically inseparable from the surname Thaddaeus G2280, and its significance is entirely derived from the apostolic office held by the person it names Matthew 10:3.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Nominative Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G2385 Ἰάκωβος the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites:--James. G256 Ἀλφαῖος of Hebrew origin (compare חֶלֶף); Alphæus, an Israelite:--Alpheus. G2280 Θαδδαῖος of uncertain origin; Thaddæus, one of the Apostles:--Thaddæus. G5376 Φίλιππος from φίλος and ἵππος; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites:--Philip. G918 Βαρθολομαῖος of Chaldee origin (בַּר and תַּלְמַי); son of Tolmai; Bar-tholomæus, a Christian apostle:--Bartholomeus. G2381 Θωμᾶς of Chaldee origin (compare תָּאוֹם); the twin; Thomas, a Christian:--Thomas.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Matthew — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.