Original Word: עוֹבֵד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Owbed
Pronunciation: oh-BED
Phonetic Spelling: (o-bade')
Definition: Obed
Meaning: Obed

Obed

Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites -- Obed.

see HEBREW abad

Word Origin
from abad
Definition
"worshiper," the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Obed (10).

עוֺבֵד, עֹבֵד proper name, masculine (worshipper; compare Sabean עבד Os^22and DHM^{ZMG xxxvii (1883), 14}; —

1 son of Boaz and Ruth Ruth 4:17, Ruth 4:21 = 1 Chronicles 2:12; Ruth 4:22 (only here עֹבֵד) = 1 Chronicles 2:12, ᵑ6 Ωβηδ.

2 names in Judah, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ:

a. 1 Chronicles 2:37,38

b.2Chronicles 23:1.

3 a mighty man of David 1 Chronicles 11:47, ᵐ5 Ιωβηθ, A Ιωβηδ.

4 a doorkeeper 1 Chronicles 26:7 ᵐ5 Ωβηδ.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָבַד (avad), meaning "to serve" or "to work."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for Obed is found under Strong's Greek Number G5601, Ὠβήδ (Obed), which appears in the genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew (Matthew 1:5) and Luke (Luke 3:32). These references highlight Obed's place in the ancestral line leading to the Messiah, underscoring the continuity and fulfillment of God's promises through generations.

Usage: Obed is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a personal name.

Context: Obed is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, primarily known as the son of Boaz and Ruth. His story is pivotal in the lineage of King David, as he is the grandfather of David. The narrative of Obed is found in the Book of Ruth, where his birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of the family line of Elimelech, Naomi's deceased husband. Obed's birth is celebrated by the women of Bethlehem, who acknowledge the restoration and hope he brings to Naomi's life.

In Ruth 4:17, the women of the neighborhood declare, "A son has been born to Naomi," and they name him Obed. He is noted as the father of Jesse, who is the father of David, thus placing Obed in the direct genealogical line leading to the establishment of the Davidic dynasty. This lineage is also significant in the New Testament, where it is traced in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.

Obed's role, though briefly mentioned, is crucial in the biblical narrative, symbolizing redemption and the providential care of God in the lives of His people. His name, meaning "serving," reflects the themes of loyalty and devotion that are central to the Book of Ruth.

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