"If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods."
Biblical Name · Babylonian Origin
Abednego Meaning in the Bible
Abednego
boy
Abednego means "Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)", a boy's name of Babylonian origin. Abednego appears in the King James Bible, and Daniel 3:17-18 is the passage most often tied to it. Abednego's 'but if not' faith is the gold standard of devotion — trusting God's power while accepting His sovereignty. Their story proves that standing firm in faith, regardless of outcome, always results in God's glory.
Is Abednego in the Bible?
Yes — Abednego (spelled Abed-nego in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/uh-BED-nee-go/
OriginBabylonian
MeaningServant of Nego (a Babylonian god)
What does Abednego mean?
Abednego is a boy name of Babylonian origin meaning "Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)". Abednego was the Babylonian name given to Azariah, one of Daniel's three companions who refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image.
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What does Abednego mean in the Bible?
Abednego means "Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)" and is a name of Babylonian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Abednego was the Babylonian name given to Azariah, one of Daniel's three companions who refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. His Hebrew name Azariah means "the LORD has helped" — a far cry from the pagan name imposed on him.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship the golden image, Nebuchadnezzar threatened them with the fiery furnace. Their response is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in Scripture: "Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us... But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods."
God did deliver them — a fourth figure appeared in the furnace, "like the Son of God." They emerged without even the smell of smoke on their clothes. Nebuchadnezzar then decreed that no one should speak against their God. Their story has inspired persecuted believers for millennia.
Where does Abednego appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Abednego is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Daniel 3:17-18. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."
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Which books of the Bible mention Abednego?
Abednego is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Abednego?
Abednego's 'but if not' faith is the gold standard of devotion — trusting God's power while accepting His sovereignty. Their story proves that standing firm in faith, regardless of outcome, always results in God's glory.
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Names that pair well with Abednego
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Elizabeth
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"God is my oath; Pledged to God"
Abednego & Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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"God is my oath"
Abednego & Elizabeth
Penelope
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"Weaver; Faithful wife"
Abednego & Penelope
Valentina
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"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Abednego & Valentina
Valentina
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"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
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Adeline
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"Noble; Of noble birth"
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Abednego name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Abednego (spelled Abed-nego in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Abednego means "Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)." It is a Babylonian name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Babylonian. Abednego comes into English from Babylonian and carries the sense "Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Abednego
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Abednego?
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