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Theudas

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(God’s gift). An insurgent Jew mentioned in Gamaliel’s speech before the council (Acts 5:34-39³⁴Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; ³⁵And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. ³⁶For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. ³⁷After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. ³⁸And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: ³⁹But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. (Acts 5:34‑39)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A Jewish impostor and insurgent who, with four hundred men, was destroyed. He was mentioned by Gamaliel before the Sanhedrim as an instance that what is not of God comes to nothing (Acts 5:36³⁶For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. (Acts 5:36)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2333 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Θευδᾶς

Transliteration:

Theudas

Phonic:

thyoo-das’

Meaning:

of uncertain origin; Theudas, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Theudas

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

gift of God: he shall be praised

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Praise; gift of God; acknowledgment; confession:―an insurgent Jew, Acts 5:36. {Laus; donum Dei}