This Bible Character Has The Wrong Name

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One of the most infamous names in history might not be what you think. The disciple who betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of silver is popularly known as "Judas"—but his name is actually Judah. That might not seem like a big deal, but it connects him directly to an earlier biblical figure: Judah, who also sold his brother for silver.

In his blog, ​ ⁨@bartdehrman explores the idea that this name was an intentional choice to emphasize the fact that Jesus was being betrayed by his own people. (Judah is where we get the word "Jew" from.). However, he doesn't think the case is ultimately persuasive enough.