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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Bedeiah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bedeiah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/ezra/10-35.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/bedeiah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Bedeiah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/bedecked.htm" title="Bedecked">◄</a> Bedeiah <a href="/topical/b/bedei'ah.htm" title="Bedei'ah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Bedeiah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Ezra. His name appears in the context of the post-exilic period, a time when the Israelites were returning from Babylonian captivity and were in the process of rebuilding their community and religious practices in Jerusalem.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Bedeiah is listed among those who had taken foreign wives, an issue that was addressed by Ezra as part of a religious reform to ensure the purity of the Israelite community. The relevant passage is found in <a href="/ezra/10-35.htm">Ezra 10:35</a>:<br><br>"Moreover, from the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel, Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi,"<br><br>This verse is part of a larger section in <a href="/bsb/ezra/10.htm">Ezra 10</a>, where a list of men who had married foreign women is provided. The context of this passage is critical to understanding the religious and social dynamics of the time. The Israelites, having returned from exile, were striving to re-establish their identity and covenant relationship with God. Marriages to foreign women were seen as a threat to this identity, as they could lead to the adoption of foreign customs and idolatry.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The return from Babylonian exile marked a significant period in Jewish history. Under the leadership of figures like Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, the Jewish community was focused on restoring the temple, re-establishing the Law of Moses, and purifying the community from influences that could lead them away from their covenant with Yahweh.<br><br>Ezra, a scribe and priest, played a crucial role in this reform. His efforts to address intermarriage were part of a broader initiative to ensure that the Israelites adhered strictly to the Law. The marriages to foreign women were seen as a violation of the commandments given to the Israelites, which prohibited intermarriage with the surrounding nations (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-3.htm">Deuteronomy 7:3-4</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The mention of Bedeiah in this context highlights the importance of covenant faithfulness in the post-exilic community. The reforms led by Ezra were not merely about social or ethnic purity but were deeply rooted in theological concerns. The Israelites believed that their relationship with God was contingent upon their obedience to His commandments, and intermarriage with foreign women was perceived as a direct threat to this relationship.<br><br>The narrative in Ezra underscores the theme of repentance and renewal. The community's willingness to address the issue of foreign marriages, as seen in the public confession and the subsequent actions taken by those involved, reflects a collective desire to return to the ways of the Lord and to seek His favor.<br><br><b>Name Meaning and Etymology:</b><br><br>The name Bedeiah is of Hebrew origin, and like many biblical names, it carries a meaning that reflects a characteristic or a divine attribute. While the exact meaning of Bedeiah is not explicitly detailed in the biblical text, it is often interpreted as "servant of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my help," emphasizing a relationship with God.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>Bedeiah's inclusion in the list of those who had taken foreign wives serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the post-exilic community in maintaining their distinct identity and faithfulness to God. His account, though brief, is part of the larger narrative of Israel's ongoing struggle to live in accordance with the covenant and to resist the influences that could lead them away from their God-given mission.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Bedeiah</span><p>one of the sons of Bani, in the time of Ezra, who had taken a foreign wife. (<a href="/ezra/10-35.htm">Ezra 10:35</a>) (B.C. 458.)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BEDEIAH</span><p>be-de'-ya (bedheydh, "servant of Yah"): A son of Bani who had married a "strange wife" (<a href="/ezra/10-35.htm">Ezra 10:35</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/912.htm"><span class="l">912. Bedeyah -- "servant of Yah," an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bedeyah. 913 . "servant of Yah," an Israelite. Transliteration: Bedeyah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (bay-de-yaw') Short Definition: <b>Bedeiah</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Bedeiah</b> (1) <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/912.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bedeiah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Bedeiah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>BEDEIAH</b>. be-de'-ya (bedheydh, "servant of Yah"): A son of Bani who had married a<br> "strange wife" (Ezra 10:35). Multi-Version Concordance <b>Bedeiah</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bedeiah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bedei'ah.htm"><span class="l">Bedei'ah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Bedei'ah. <b>Bedeiah</b>, Bedei'ah. Bediah . Multi-Version Concordance Bedei'ah<br> (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>, Cheluhu; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bedei'ah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/keluhi.htm"><span class="l">Keluhi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Keluhi (1 Occurrence). Ezra<br> 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>, Cheluhi, (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/keluhi.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pedias.htm"><span class="l">Pedias</span></a><br><b>...</b> Codex Alexandrinus Paideias; the King James Version by mistake Pelias): One of those<br> who had taken "strange wives" (1 Esdras 9:34) equals "<b>Bedeiah</b>" of Ezra 10 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pedias.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bedecked.htm"><span class="l">Bedecked (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bedecked.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chelluh.htm"><span class="l">Chelluh (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHELLUH. kel'-u. See CHELUHI. Multi-Version<br> Concordance Chelluh (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>, Chelluh, (KJV WBS) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chelluh.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chel'uhi.htm"><span class="l">Chel'uhi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Chel'uhi (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>,<br> Cheluhu; (See RSV). Cheluhi, Chel'uhi. Cheluhu . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chel'uhi.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheluhi.htm"><span class="l">Cheluhi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 10:35 = 1 Esdras 9:34). Multi-Version Concordance Cheluhi (1 Occurrence).<br> Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>, Cheluhi, (WEB ASV BBE NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheluhi.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/benai'ah.htm"><span class="l">Benai'ah (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>, Cheluhu; (See RSV). Ezra 10:43 Of the sons<br> of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jaddai, and Joel, Benaiah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/benai'ah.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm"><span class="l">Benaiah (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Manasseh. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Ezra 10:35 Benaiah, <b>Bedeiah</b>,<br> Cheluhi, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Ezra <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/benaiah.htm - 26k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Bedeiah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/10-35.htm">Ezra 10:35</a></span><br />Benaiah, <span class="boldtext">Bedeiah</span>, Cheluhi,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/bedeiah.htm">Bedeiah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bedeiah.htm">Bedeiah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bediah.htm">Bediah (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/bedecked.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Bedecked"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Bedecked" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/bedei'ah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Bedei'ah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Bedei'ah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>