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Obadiah

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“Servant of YAHWEH”

Obadiah means "servant of Yahweh" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve minor prophets, the author of the Book of Obadiah, which predicts the downfall of the nation of Edom.

Biblical namesake: Obadiah is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, best known as the author of the Book of Obadiah, which contains messages of judgment and hope. (Obadiah · Obadiah 1:1)

Saintly namesake: Obadiah is a biblical prophet venerated as a saint in some Christian traditions, known for the Book of Obadiah in the Old Testament. (November 19)

Biblical4 syllables · /ˌoʊ.bəˈdaɪ.ə/

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