Judson
Pronounced JUD-sun
boy
Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Judson does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Son of Jud; Praised one's son", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Judson.
- Meaning
- "Son of Jud; Praised one's son"
- Origin
- English/Hebrew
Judson is the son of praise — and God inhabits the praises of His people. 'But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.' Judson's praise creates a dwelling place for God's presence.
Spiritual meaning
Judson builds a house of praise — God inhabiting, every breath praising, the son whose worship creates the space where the Holy One dwells.
Related verses (KJV)
"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel."
Psalm 22:3 (KJV) →"Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."
Psalm 150:6 (KJV) →