Strong's Lexicon Zebadyah or Zebadyahu: "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Gift of Yahweh" Original Word: זְבַדְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָבַד (zavad), meaning "to give," and יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, meaning "Yahweh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name "Zebadiah," the concept of divine bestowal is present in names like "Theophilus" (G2316) in the New Testament, which means "friend of God." Usage: The name "Zebadiah" is a theophoric name, meaning it incorporates the name of God, Yahweh. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals, often highlighting their connection to God or divine favor. The name signifies the belief in Yahweh as the giver of gifts and blessings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names held significant meaning and were often reflective of one's character, destiny, or divine purpose. The name "Zebadiah" reflects the cultural and religious importance of acknowledging Yahweh's sovereignty and benevolence. It was a common practice to name children in a way that expressed faith and hope in God's promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zabad and Yah Definition "Yah has bestowed," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Zebadiah (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs זְבַדְיָהוּ, זְבַדְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath bestowed, compare יְהוֺזָבָד, & references, also זַבְדִּיאֵל above) — זְבַדְיָהוּ 1 Levites, b.2Chronicles 17:8. 2 an officer of Jehoshaphat2Chronicles 19:11. זְבַדְיָה 3 Benjamites, 4 one of David's men 1 Chronicles 12:8. 5 an officer of David 1 Chronicles 27:7. 6 a returning exile Ezra 8:8. 7 one of priestly house Ezra 10:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zebadiah Or Zbadyahuw {zeb-ad-yaw'-hoo}; from zabad and Yahh; Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites -- Zebadiah. see HEBREW zabad see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וּזְבַדְיָ֛ה וּזְבַדְיָ֡הוּ וּזְבַדְיָ֥ה וּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּ וּזְבַדְיָֽה׃ וזבדיה וזבדיה׃ וזבדיהו זְבַדְיָ֖ה זְבַדְיָ֙הוּ֙ זבדיה זבדיהו ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yā·hū ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yāh ūzəḇaḏyāh ūzəḇaḏyāhū uzevadYah uzevadYahu zə·ḇaḏ·yā·hū zə·ḇaḏ·yāh zəḇaḏyāh zəḇaḏyāhū zevadYah zevadYahuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:15 HEB: וּזְבַדְיָ֥ה וַעֲרָ֖ד וָעָֽדֶר׃ NAS: Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, KJV: And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, INT: Zebadiah Arad Eder 1 Chronicles 8:17 1 Chronicles 12:8 1 Chronicles 26:2 1 Chronicles 27:7 2 Chronicles 17:8 2 Chronicles 19:11 Ezra 8:8 Ezra 10:20 9 Occurrences |
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