Lexical Definition
Ὠβήδ Ōbḗd (o-bade') Obed N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (עוֹבֵד)
Obed.
- Obed, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἰωβὴδ | Obed | Matt.1.5 • Matt.1.5 |
| of Obed | Luke.3.32 | |
| Ωβήδ | Ebed | LXX.Ezra.8.6 |
| Obed | LXX.Ruth.4.17 • LXX.Ruth.4.21 • LXX.Ruth.4.22 • LXX.1Chr.2.12 • LXX.1Chr.2.12 • LXX.1Chr.2.37 • LXX.1Chr.2.38 • LXX.1Chr.11.47 • LXX.1Chr.15.18 • LXX.1Chr.15.21 • LXX.1Chr.15.24 • LXX.1Chr.16.5 • LXX.1Chr.16.38 • LXX.1Chr.16.38 • LXX.1Chr.26.7 • LXX.1Chr.26.8 • LXX.1Chr.26.15 • LXX.2Chr.25.24 | |
| of Obed | LXX.1Chr.15.25 • LXX.1Chr.26.8 • LXX.2Chr.23.1 | |
| to Obed | LXX.1Chr.26.4 | |
| Οδέδ | of Obed | LXX.2Sam.6.12 |
| Οβήδ | of Obed | LXX.2Sam.6.10 • LXX.1Chr.13.13 • LXX.1Chr.13.14 • LXX.1Chr.13.14 |
| Οβέδ | of Obed | LXX.2Sam.6.11 • LXX.2Sam.6.11 • LXX.2Sam.6.12 |
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Ὠβήδ, v.s. Ἰωβήδ.
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Male • Son of Boaz • Son of Boaz and Ruth
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth, and the grandfather of King David.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17;
- referred to as Obed עוֹבֵד, or Obed Ὠβήδ;
- a son of Boaz בֹּעַז and Ruth רוּת;
- father of Jesse יִשַׁי.
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth, born in Bethlehem (Ruth 4:17). His birth was a significant event in the story of Ruth, as it marked the restoration of Naomi's family line and the continuation of the lineage that would eventually lead to King David. Obed was the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David (Ruth 4:21-22; 1 Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32). His name means "servant" or "worshiper," possibly reflecting his family's devotion to God. Obed's life is not detailed in the Bible, but his role in the genealogy of David and ultimately Jesus Christ highlights the importance of his place in God's plan.
All entries for Obed: עוֹבֵד ☩ Ὠβήδ