עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ

# Obadiah (H5662M) The Hebrew term עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (Obadiah) is a proper name appearing only once in the biblical text according to the lexicon data provided. As a proper noun, it functions as a personal identifier rather than a word with semantic range or variable meaning. The name itself is composed of Hebrew elements: עֹבַד (*oved*, meaning "servant") and יָהּ (*yah*, a shortened form of the divine name), yielding a literal sense of "servant of the Lord." Given that this entry shows a single occurrence, the lexical data does not permit analysis of how the name was used across different contexts, time periods, or literary sources within Scripture. Its significance cannot be determined from frequency patterns or varied applications. The name appears to identify an individual within biblical narrative or genealogy, but without additional contextual information from the lexicon entry itself, the specific identity and role of this particular Obadiah cannot be established. To understand the full significance of this name in biblical tradition, one would need to consult the actual biblical passage where it appears and examine any historical or theological context provided by source materials beyond this lexical entry.