Ἀβιούδ (Abioud)
Abioud
Abiud
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Abiud appears only once in the New Testament, listed as an ancestor of Jesus in Matthew 1:13. It represents a brief link in the long genealogy that traces Christ’s human lineage back through the tribes of Israel.
Derived from Hebrew roots meaning "my father is majesty," the name connects to Old Testament figures such as the son of Bela mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:3. In Matthew’s account, Abiud is identified as the son of Zerubbabel and the father of Eliakim, preserving a specific historical connection within the royal line.
This single occurrence highlights the meticulous nature of the Gospel writer’s record-keeping. By including names that might otherwise seem obscure, the text emphasizes the continuity of God’s covenant promises across generations, grounding the narrative of Jesus in real, documented history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
It is easy to feel that our names or our family histories do not matter in the grand story of God. We often look for dramatic moments and clear miracles, yet Matthew includes Abiud, a name we know little about, in the lineage of Jesus. This inclusion reminds us that God cares about every individual, even those whose stories are brief or obscure.
Abiud serves as a quiet link between Zerubbabel and Eliakim, showing that God’s plan unfolds through ordinary generations. By tracing this line, the Gospel writer confirms that Jesus is truly part of human history, rooted in real families and real times. This continuity assures us that God keeps His promises across centuries.
When you read these names, remember that your own life has value in God’s eyes. Just as Abiud was preserved in Scripture, every person is known and loved by the Creator. Your place in this story matters, and God is faithful to work through all of us, however small our role may seem.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Abiud;1×
- Abiud1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἀβιούδ·1×
- Ἀβιοὺδ1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 1:13
Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.
This verse explicitly records Abiud as the son of Zerubbabel and father of Eliakim, anchoring him in the historical royal lineage.