Obadiah
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Hebrew minor prophet: A figure in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Obadiah.
- The Book of Obadiah: The shortest book in the Christian Old Testament, containing prophecies attributed to the prophet Obadiah, primarily concerning the judgment of Edom.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Prophet):
- Obadiah is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament.
- Proper noun (Book):
- The prophecy in Obadiah focuses on the nation of Edom.
- We studied the Book of Obadiah in our theology class.
Advanced Usage
- "The Vision of Obadiah": A common phrase used to refer to the prophetic content of the book.
- The Vision of Obadiah concerns the downfall of Edom.
Variants and Related Words
- Obadias: An alternate, less common spelling for Obadiah.
- Minor Prophets: The collective name for the twelve prophetic books in the Old Testament, including Obadiah.
Synonyms
- Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. (This is a general synonym for the role, not a direct name substitute.)
Noun
- an Old Testament book telling Obadiah's prophecies; the shortest book in the Christian Bible
- a Hebrew minor prophet