Book of Obadiah
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Obadiah" is the name of a specific biblical book containing the prophecies attributed to the prophet Obadiah. It is distinguished as the shortest book in the Christian Bible.
Usage
- The term "Book of Obadiah" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific text within the biblical canon. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "The prophecy of Obadiah": This is a common synonymous phrase used to refer to the content of the book.
- The prophecy of Obadiah concerns the judgment of Edom.
Variants and Related Words
- Obadiah: This is the name of the prophet and is also used as a shorthand reference for the book itself.
- The message of Obadiah is one of divine justice.
Synonyms
- Obadiah (when referring to the book)
- The Prophecy of Obadiah
Notes on Meaning
- The "Book of Obadiah" has a single, specific meaning as a biblical text. It does not have multiple definitions or common idiomatic uses outside of this religious and literary context.
Noun
- an Old Testament book telling Obadiah's prophecies; the shortest book in the Christian Bible