A name from Scripture
Thaddeus
THAD-ee-us
Meaning
Courageous heart; Breast/Heart
Aramaic origin · Boy · First in Matthew
What it points to
Thaddeus asked the question that unlocked one of Jesus' deepest teachings — showing that honest questions born from a courageous heart lead to profound revelation.
Verses · King James Version
“Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus.”
Matthew 10:3
“Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words.”
John 14:22-23