Theudas

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 1 verse

the name means Thanksgiving Easton's Bible Dictionary

Theudas was a Jewish rebel leader who was killed, and his followers scattered, by the Roman authorities.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Thanksgiving, referred to by Gamaliel in his speech before the council at Jerusalem (Acts 5:36). He headed an insurrection against the Roman authority. Beyond this nothing is known of him.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Acts 5:36.

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Verses that name Theudas

Acts 5:36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.