← Back to Learn

Biblical Names

An extensive dictionary of names found in the Bible, with meanings and references.

← Back to All Biblical Names (A-Z Directory)
Obadiah-governor ஒபதியா (அரண்மனை காரியக்காரன்)
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Servant of Yahweh / Protector of the Prophets
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: தீர்க்கதரிசிகளைக் காத்த உத்தமன்

Governor of King Ahab's palace who feared the Lord greatly and hid 100 prophets in caves from Jezebel.

1 Kings 18:3

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Obadiah-governor

The royal records of Judah and Israel introduce Obadiah-governor (ஒபதியா (அரண்மனை காரியக்காரன்)), a dignified Hebrew name translating as "Servant of Yahweh / Protector of the Prophets". Chronicled in Scripture as governor of king ahab's palace who feared the lord greatly and hid 100 prophets in caves from jezebel (1 Kings 18:3).

Recorded in 1 Kings 18:3, their actions in royal administration, fortress cities, or military battles reveal the vital importance of wholehearted obedience to the law of the Lord.

Contemplating the life of Obadiah-governor inspires believers to pursue righteous leadership. Its definition-"Servant of Yahweh / Protector of the Prophets"-echoes the timeless call to justice, truth, and mercy.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

1 Kings 18:3 Primary Scripture Citation
Biblical Onomastics

Biblical Names: Theological Nuance & Original Language Roots

Understanding the spiritual weight, covenant transformations, and prophetic destiny embedded in biblical nomenclature.

The Hebrew Concept of 'Shem'

In Ancient Near Eastern Semitic thought, a name (shem) was not an arbitrary tag. It represented an individual's intrinsic essence, character, and providential vocation under Yahweh's covenant.

Covenant Renaming

When God establishes an unconditional covenant, He frequently renames His servants: Abram ('Exalted Father') becomes Abraham ('Father of Multitudes'); Jacob ('Supplanter') becomes Israel ('He Strives with God and Prevails').

Messianic Nomenclature

The name Jesus derives from the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is Salvation' (Matthew 1:21). Combined with the prophetic title Immanuel ('God with us', Isaiah 7:14), it defines the core of Christian soteriology.

Choosing a Name Today

Bestowing a biblical name is an act of spiritual dedication, connecting the next generation to centuries of orthodox faith, moral resilience, and divine favor recorded in Holy Scripture.

Jeba

Researched & Verified by Jeba (Lead Biblical Researcher & Creator)

Comprehensive onomastics directory cross-referencing over 1,400 biblical names with primary Hebrew and Greek scriptural lexicons.