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The origin of the term "Judas Priest" is not clear. It is believed to be a euphemistic alteration of "Jesus Christ," used to express surprise, frustration, or shock. It has been in use since the early 20th century and gained popularity as a minced oath, replacing more offensive expressions. The connection to the band Judas Priest is coincidental.

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It comes from a Bob Dylan song called "The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest"

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