עַבְדְּאֵל (av.de.el)
av.de.el
Abdeel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Avdeel, or עַבְדְּאֵל, is a Hebrew personal name meaning "servant of God." It appears only once in the Bible, recorded in Jeremiah 36:26 as the father of Shelemiah. The name combines the word for servant with a reference to El, an ancient title for God.
This brief mention places Avdeel within the historical context of Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim. His identification as a servant of God reflects a common naming convention among Israelites, emphasizing devotion and relationship with the divine rather than status or power.
The rarity of this name in Scripture highlights how many faithful individuals are remembered only through their connection to others. While Avdeel himself is not directly addressed in the biblical narrative, his name serves as a quiet testament to the many unnamed servants of God throughout history who lived out their faithfulness in ordinary circumstances.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Avdeel means "servant of God." It appears only once in Scripture, in Jeremiah 36:26. Here, it identifies Shelemiah’s father during a time when King Jehoiakim sought to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch.
This brief mention reminds us that faithfulness often happens quietly. Many believers live out their devotion without ever being named in history books. Yet God sees them. Their service matters just as much as those who stand in the spotlight.
When we call ourselves servants of God, we join a long line of faithful people. We do not need fame to be known by Him. Our daily obedience is enough.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Abdeel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עַבְדְּאֵ֔ל1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 36:26
The king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but Yahweh hid them.
This verse places Avdeel in the turbulent reign of Jehoiakim, showing that even ordinary families were part of God’s unfolding story during judgment.