Obadiah
a book of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviation: Obad.
Origin of Obadiah
1- Also Douay Bible, Ab·di·as [ab-dahy-uhs] /æbˈdaɪ əs/ .
Words Nearby Obadiah
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How to use Obadiah in a sentence
Macgregor, or rather Obadiah Marston, opened his eyes but once after that, and seemed as if he wished to speak.
The Wild Man of the West | R.M. BallantyneSir, answered Obadiah, making a bow towards his left shoulder,—my Mistress is taken very badly.
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman | Laurence SterneObadiah pulld off his cap twice to Dr. Slop;—once as he was falling,—and then again when he saw him seated.
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman | Laurence SterneThis answered all that Obadiah and the maid intended; but was no remedy against some evils which neither he or she foresaw.
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman | Laurence SterneWell go in the coach, said my father—Prithee, have the arms been altered, Obadiah?
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman | Laurence Sterne
British Dictionary definitions for Obadiah
/ (ˌəʊbəˈdaɪə) /
a Hebrew prophet
the book containing his oracles, chiefly directed against Edom
- Douay spelling: Abdias (æbˈdaɪəs)
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