👑 ROYAL MESSIANIC BLOODLINE (MATTHEW 1 & RUTH 4)

Judah stands in the direct covenant lineage leading to Jesus the Messiah.

Judah

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Judah

Fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the royal tribe of David and Jesus, who confessed 'She is more righteous than I' regarding Tamar and offered himself as surety for Benjamin.

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Key Passage Genesis 29:35

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Hebrew: Yehudah — 'Praise'

Genesis 29:35

Forefather of the royal tribe of Judah; Jesus is titled 'the Lion of the tribe of Judah'

Genesis 49:9–10Revelation 5:5

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Named Judah ('Praise') by his mother Leah (Genesis 29:35), he humbled himself when confronted by Tamar (Genesis 38:26) and later offered his own life in exchange for his youngest brother Benjamin in Egypt (Genesis 44:33). Jacob blessed him as the lion's cub from whom the royal scepter would never depart (Genesis 49:8–10; Revelation 5:5).

How Students Search & Remember Judah:

“fourth son of jacob”“lion of the tribe of judah”“father of perez by tamar”

ESV Scripture Index:

Genesis 29:35Genesis 38:1–30Genesis 44:18–34Genesis 49:8–12Matthew 1:2–3

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Father of

Perez

Genesis 38:29, Matthew 1:3 • Scripture states

Son of

Jacob (Israel)

Genesis 29:35, Matthew 1:2 • Scripture states