Boy New Testament Rare
Abiud
father of praise
Ἀβιούδ Abioud
Abiud (Greek: Ἀβιούδ, Abioud) means “father of praise”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Matthew 1:13. In 2003 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears with Abihud in Matthew 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Abiud
son of Zerubbabel
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2003 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2003 | 6 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 6 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 6 in 2003 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Matthew 1:13 |
Names connected to this one
- Abihud co-occurrence Appears with Abihud in Matthew 1.
- Eliakim co-occurrence Appears with Eliakim in Matthew 1.
- Azor co-occurrence Appears with Azor in Matthew 1.
- Achim co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Achim.
- Zadok co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Zadok.
- Matthan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Matthan.
- Eleazar co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eleazar.
- Zerubbabel co-occurrence Appears with Zerubbabel in Matthew 1.
Origin & meaning
Ἀβιούδ, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. אֲבִיָּהוּד),
Abiud, Abihud: Mat.1:13.†
(AS)
Abiud was the son of Zerubbabel and is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew.
The biblical story
Abiud is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Mat.1.13). He was the son of Zerubbabel, a prominent figure in the post-exilic period who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple (Ezr.2.2; Hag.1.1).
In the genealogy, Abiud is listed as the father of Eliakim and is an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The genealogy in Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through the kings of Judah, highlighting His royal descent and His fulfillment of the messianic prophecies.
Apart from his mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Abiud's life, his role in the community, or any significant events associated with him. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to emphasize the continuity of God's plan of redemption throughout Israel's history.
Key verses
Abiud appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Matthew 1:13
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Matthew (1)
- Matthew 1:13