Strong's H5744 · Hebrew
עוֹבֵד
ʻÔwbêd · /o-bade'/
Definition
Obed, the name of five Israelites
KJV: Obed.
Root / derivation: active participle of H5647 (עָבַד); serving;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עוֹבֵד across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ruth3 verses
1 Chronicles5 verses
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
1 Chronicles 2:37And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
1 Chronicles 2:38And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
1 Chronicles 11:47Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
1 Chronicles 26:7The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5744 (ʻÔwbêd) mean?
Obed, the name of five Israelites
How many times does H5744 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5744 (עוֹבֵד) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Obed.”
How is ʻÔwbêd translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5744 is rendered as “Obed” (10×).
Where does the Hebrew word עוֹבֵד come from?
active participle of H5647 (עָבַד); serving;