Original Word: זְבַדיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zbadyah
Pronunciation: zev-ah-dyah
Phonetic Spelling: (zeb-ad-yaw')
Definition: "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Gift of Yahweh"
Meaning: Zebadjah

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

Word Origin
from zabad and Yah
Definition
"Yah has bestowed," the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Zebadiah (9).

זְבַדְיָהוּ, זְבַדְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath bestowed, compare יְהוֺזָבָד, & references, also זַבְדִּיאֵל above) — זְבַדְיָהוּ

1 Levites,

a. 1 Chronicles 26:2;

b.2Chronicles 17:8.

2 an officer of Jehoshaphat2Chronicles 19:11. זְבַדְיָה

3 Benjamites,

a. 1 Chronicles 8:15;

b. 1 Chronicles 8:17.

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.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָבַד (zabad), meaning "to endow" or "to give," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Zebadjah in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of divine endowment or gift can be related to Greek terms such as χάρις (charis, Strong's Greek 5485), meaning "grace" or "favor," which conveys a similar idea of a gift or blessing from God.

Usage: Zebadjah is used as a proper noun, specifically a masculine name, in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of several individuals mentioned in the Old Testament.

Context: • Zebadjah is a name attributed to multiple figures in the Old Testament, each serving different roles within the narrative of Israel's history. The name signifies a divine endowment or gift, reflecting the belief in God's providence and blessing.
• 1 Chronicles 12:7: Zebadjah is listed among the warriors who joined David at Ziklag, indicating his role as a valiant supporter of David during his rise to kingship.
• 1 Chronicles 26:2: Another Zebadjah is mentioned as a son of Meshelemiah, a gatekeeper in the temple, highlighting the importance of temple service and the Levitical duties in maintaining worship practices.
• 2 Chronicles 17:8: Zebadjah is named as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach in the cities of Judah, emphasizing the role of religious education and the dissemination of the Law.
• 2 Chronicles 19:11: In this context, Zebadjah is identified as the son of Ishmael, appointed by King Jehoshaphat as a leader over the tribe of Judah in matters concerning the king, illustrating the administrative and judicial responsibilities within the kingdom.
• Ezra 8:8: Zebadjah is also noted as a leader among the returning exiles, reflecting the restoration efforts and the re-establishment of the community in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

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 zevadYahuInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts