עַבְדִּי
av.di
Abdi
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Abdi (H5660G): A Proper Name in Hebrew Scripture Based on the lexical data provided, עַבְדִּי (Abdi) functions as a proper noun—specifically a personal name—appearing a single time in the biblical text. The transliteration "av.di" indicates a Hebrew name structure, though the lexicon provides no etymological breakdown or morphological analysis that would clarify its underlying meaning. The severely limited occurrence data (one biblical appearance) prevents meaningful analysis of usage patterns or contextual significance. Unlike common Hebrew words that appear repeatedly across different books and genres, allowing scholars to trace semantic development and application, Abdi remains a hapax legomenon in the biblical corpus. This single occurrence means we cannot determine whether the name carried particular theological weight, belonged to a specific social class or tribe, or held special significance in ancient Israelite culture based solely on frequency and distribution patterns. To understand Abdi's actual role and importance, one would need to consult the specific biblical passage where it appears, examining the narrative or genealogical context directly. The lexicon data alone—providing only the name itself, its transliteration, and occurrence count—offers no window into meaning or significance beyond confirming its status as a documented Hebrew personal name preserved in scripture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text