עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ

The Hebrew word עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (o.vad.yah) with Strong's number H5662J is a proper name, specifically a personal name. It is mentioned twice in the Bible, indicating that it is a unique identifier for an individual. The name is composed of two elements: "עֹבַד" (o.vad), which means "servant" or "one who serves," and the suffix "-יָ֫הוּ" (yah), which is a shortened form of the divine name "Yahweh." This suggests that the name Obadiah may mean "servant of Yahweh." As a proper name, Obadiah is not used to convey a specific meaning or concept, but rather to identify a particular person. Its significance lies in its association with the individual who bears the name, rather than in any abstract or theological sense. The fact that it is mentioned only twice in the Bible suggests that the person Obadiah may have played a relatively minor role in the narrative, or that the name was not considered significant enough to be used more frequently.