5717. Adiel

Lexicon

Adiel: Adiel

Original Word: עֲדִיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Adiy'el
Pronunciation: ah-dee-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ee-ale')
Definition: Adiel
Meaning: Adiel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Adiel

From adiy and 'el; ornament of God; Adiel, the name of three Israelites -- Adiel.

see HEBREW adiy

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from adi and el
Definition
"God is an ornament," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Adiel (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֲדִיאֵל proper name, masculine (an ornament is El; compare Sabean proper name עדאל Hal⁵¹ Hal²); —

1 a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:36, ᵐ5^A Εδιηλ, ᵐ5^L Αδαηλ.

2 a priest 1 Chronicles 4:36, ᵐ5 Αδιηλ.

3 father of officer, David's time 1 Chronicles 27:25, ᵐ5 Ωδιηλ — compare Gray^{Prop, N. 225, 231}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words עַד (ad, meaning "eternity" or "forever") and אֵל (el, meaning "God").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name Adiel in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and does not have a Greek equivalent in the New Testament.

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

Context: • Adiel in the Bible: The name Adiel appears in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. It is associated with at least two individuals:
1. Adiel, the Father of Azmaveth: Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:25, Adiel is noted as the father of Azmaveth, who was in charge of the king's treasuries during the reign of King David. This highlights Adiel's connection to a family of significant responsibility and trust within the royal administration.
2. Adiel, a Priest: In 1 Chronicles 9:12, Adiel is listed among the priests who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This Adiel is identified as the son of Jahzerah, further tracing his lineage back to Meshullam, Meshillemith, and Immer, indicating his priestly heritage and role in the restoration of worship in Jerusalem.
• Cultural and Theological Significance: The name Adiel, meaning "God is my witness," reflects a deep sense of divine presence and testimony in the lives of those who bore it. It underscores the belief in God's eternal nature and His role as a witness to human actions and faithfulness. The individuals named Adiel in the Bible were connected to significant roles within the community, whether in governance or religious service, illustrating the integration of faith and daily life in ancient Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲדִיאֵ֛ל ועדיאל עֲדִיאֵ֑ל עֲדִיאֵ֧ל עדיאל ‘ă·ḏî·’êl ‘ăḏî’êl adiEl vaadiEl wa‘ăḏî’êl wa·‘ă·ḏî·’êl

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 4:36
HEB: וִ֠ישׁוֹחָיָה וַעֲשָׂיָ֧ה וַעֲדִיאֵ֛ל וִישִׂימִאֵ֖ל וּבְנָיָֽה׃
NAS: Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel,
KJV: and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel,
INT: Jeshohaiah Asaiah Adiel Jesimiel Benaiah

1 Chronicles 9:12
HEB: וּמַעְשַׂ֨י בֶּן־ עֲדִיאֵ֧ל בֶּן־ יַחְזֵ֛רָה
NAS: the son of Adiel, the son
KJV: the son of Adiel, the son
INT: and Maasai the son of Adiel the son of Jahzerah

1 Chronicles 27:25
HEB: עַזְמָ֖וֶת בֶּן־ עֲדִיאֵ֑ל ס וְעַ֣ל
NAS: the son of Adiel had charge
KJV: the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses
INT: now Azmaveth the son of Adiel had charge of the storehouses

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5717
3 Occurrences

‘ă·ḏî·’êl — 2 Occ.
wa·‘ă·ḏî·’êl — 1 Occ.