נוֹעַדְיָה (no.ad.yah)
no.ad.yah
Noadiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Noadiah, meaning "meeting with Jehovah," appears only twice in Scripture, referring to two distinct individuals during the post-exilic period. In Ezra 8:33, it identifies a Levite named Noadiah, son of Binnui, who played a practical role in the restoration by weighing the gold and silver vessels returned from Babylon.
The second mention in Nehemiah 6:14 introduces a woman called Noadiah, described as a prophetess. Unlike her namesake in Ezra, she is portrayed negatively, joining Sanballat and Tobiah in their efforts to intimidate the rebuilding leader. This juxtaposition highlights how the same name could be associated with both faithful service and hostile opposition during the return from exile.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Noadiah means "meeting with Jehovah." It appears only twice in the Bible, showing how names can carry different stories depending on who bears them. In Ezra, a Levite named Noadiah helps weigh the sacred vessels returned from Babylon. This quiet act of service shows that faithfulness often looks like careful stewardship and trust in God’s provision during difficult times.
Yet in Nehemiah, a woman with the same name is described as a prophetess who tries to intimidate the rebuilding leader. This contrast reminds us that spiritual influence can be used for good or for fear. The word itself points to divine encounter, but how we respond to God’s presence matters deeply. Whether serving quietly or facing opposition, our lives reflect whether we seek God’s peace or try to control outcomes through intimidation.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Noadiah1×
- <to>/ Noadiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/נוֹעַדְיָ֤ה1×
- וְ/נֽוֹעַדְיָ֥ה1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 8:33
On the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them were Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levites.
This verse shows Noadiah participating in the careful weighing of sacred items, highlighting faithful stewardship during the restoration.
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Nehemiah 6:14
“Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.”
Here Noadiah is named among those trying to frighten Nehemiah, illustrating how spiritual titles can be misused for intimidation.