Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַבְדָּא”
Understanding ʻAbdâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Abda - § Abda = "servant of Jehovah" - Abda, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Adoniram 2) a Levite, son of Shammu...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַבְדָּא
Phoneticab-daw'
TransliterationʻAbdâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Abda - § Abda = "servant of Jehovah" - Abda, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Adoniram 2) a Levite, son of Shammua; also called 'Obadiah'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:6 | “And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.” Word: עַבְדָּא (ʻAbdâʼ) | |
| Nehemiah 11:17 | “And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.” Word: עַבְדָּא (ʻAbdâʼ) |