Lexicon Bedeyah: Bedeyah Original Word: בֵּדְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bedeiah Probably a shortened form Obadyah; servant of Jehovah; Bedejah, an Israelite -- Bedeiah. see HEBREW Obadyah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort. from Obadyah Definition "servant of Yah," an Isr. NASB Translation Bedeiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs ֵבּדְיָה proper name, masculine (= עֲבֵדְיָה servant of ׳י ? ᵐ5 Βαραια, ᵐ5L Βαδαια) an Israelite Ezra 10:35. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּדָה (bada), meaning "to devise" or "to invent," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the name Bedejah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of divine invention or devising can be related to Greek terms that express God's will or purpose, such as βουλή (boulē) meaning "counsel" or "purpose." Usage: Bedejah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Bedejah is a name found in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. It is mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, a period marked by the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple. The name reflects a common practice of the time, where names were often theophoric, incorporating the name of God to signify divine involvement or blessing. Bedejah, meaning "Yahweh has devised," suggests a recognition of God's sovereignty and creative power in the life of the individual or the community. The name is indicative of the faith and hope placed in God's plans and purposes during the challenging period of restoration. Forms and Transliterations בֵדְיָ֖ה בדיה ḇê·ḏə·yāh ḇêḏəyāh vedeYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:35 HEB: בְּנָיָ֥ה בֵדְיָ֖ה [כְּלָהַי כ] NAS: Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi, KJV: Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh, INT: Benaiah Bedeiah Chelluh 1 Occurrence |
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