5601. Obéd

Lexicon

Obéd: Obed

Original Word: Ὠβήδ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Obéd
Pronunciation: o-BAYD
Phonetic Spelling: (o-bade')
Definition: Obed
Meaning: Obed.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Obed.

Of Hebrew origin (Owbed); Obed, an Israelite -- Obed.

see HEBREW Owbed

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for Ióbéd, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5601: Ἰωβήδ

Ἰωβήδ, ὁ, indeclinable, Jobed: Matthew 1:5 and Luke 3:32 in L T Tr (WH; (yet WH in Luke, the passage cited Ιωβηλ)) for R G Ωβηδ, which see.

STRONGS NT 5601: Ιωβηλ [Ιωβηλ, see the preceding word.) Ιωδα, ὁ, indeclinable, Joda: Luke 3:26 T Tr WH, for R G L Ιουδα, see Ἰούδας, 2.]

STRONGS NT 5601: ΩβηδΩβηδ (R G; see Ἰωβήδ), ὁ (Hebrew עובֵד (i. e. 'servant' namely, of Jehovah)), Obed, the grandfather of king David: Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32 (Ruth 4:17; 1 Chronicles 2:12).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The Greek word Ὠβήδ is a transliteration of the Hebrew name עוֹבֵד (Obed).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5744: עוֹבֵד (Obed) • The Hebrew origin of the name, meaning "servant" or "worshiper."

Obed's inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history. His life serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the unexpected ways in which He works through ordinary people to accomplish His divine purposes.

Usage: The name Obed appears in the New Testament genealogies of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. It is used to trace the lineage of Jesus back to King David.

Context: Obed is a significant biblical figure known primarily as the son of Boaz and Ruth. His story is recounted in the Book of Ruth, where he is born as a result of the levirate marriage between Boaz, a wealthy landowner, and Ruth, a Moabite widow. Obed's birth is seen as a blessing and a continuation of the family line of Elimelech, Naomi's deceased husband.

Obed is also noted for being the grandfather of King David, making him an important link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Obed is mentioned in the genealogical records found in Matthew 1:5 and Luke 3:32, which highlight his role in the Messianic lineage.

The story of Obed underscores themes of redemption, providence, and the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community of Israel. Ruth's loyalty and faithfulness, along with Boaz's integrity and kindness, lead to the birth of Obed, who becomes a symbol of hope and restoration for Naomi and her family.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιωβηδ Ἰωβὴδ Iobed Iobḕd Iōbēd Iōbḕd

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:5 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωβὴδ ἐκ τῆς
KJV: Booz begat Obed of Ruth;
INT: was father of Obed of

Matthew 1:5 N
GRK: τῆς Ῥούθ Ἰωβὴδ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
KJV: Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
INT: Ruth Obed moreover was father of

Luke 3:32 N
GRK: Ἰεσσαί τοῦ Ἰωβὴδ τοῦ Βοός
KJV: Which was [the son] of Jesse, which was [the son] of Obed, which was [the son] of Booz,
INT: of Jesse of Obed of Boaz

Strong's Greek 5601
3 Occurrences

Ἰωβὴδ — 3 Occ.