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

1. an Old Testament book telling Obadiah's prophecies; the shortest book in the Christian Bible