abdiel
|ab-diel|
C2
/ˈæbdiˌɛl/
faithful servant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdiel' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'עֲבְדִּיאֵל', where 'עבד' meant 'servant' and 'אל' meant 'God'.
Historical Evolution
'עֲבְדִּיאֵל' transformed into the English word 'abdiel' through biblical translations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'servant of God', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a biblical name, often associated with a character in John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' who remains faithful to God.
In 'Paradise Lost', Abdiel stands firm against Satan's rebellion.
Last updated: 2025/03/31 01:51