"The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Tobiah Meaning in the Bible
Tobiah
boy
Tobiah means "The LORD is good", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Tobiah appears in the King James Bible, and Psalm 145:9 is the passage most often tied to it. Tobiah proclaims the bedrock truth: the LORD is good — to all, in all things, through all time.
Is Tobiah in the Bible?
Yes — Tobiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/toh-BY-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe LORD is good
What does Tobiah mean?
Tobiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The LORD is good". Tobiah declares God's goodness — the most fundamental attribute of His character. 'The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.' Tobiah in Nehemiah's era was an opponent, but the name itself proclaims unchanging truth.
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What does Tobiah mean in the Bible?
Tobiah means "The LORD is good" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Tobiah declares God's goodness — the most fundamental attribute of His character. 'The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.' Tobiah in Nehemiah's era was an opponent, but the name itself proclaims unchanging truth.
Where does Tobiah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Tobiah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Psalm 145:9. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Tobiah?
Tobiah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Tobiah?
Tobiah is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Tobiah?
Tobiah proclaims the bedrock truth: the LORD is good — to all, in all things, through all time.
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Names like Tobiah
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "The LORD is good" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Tobias
"God is good"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Great destroyer; Feller of trees"
boy
Gideon
"Hewer; Mighty warrior; Destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Great destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Feller of trees"
boy
Liora
"My light; Light for me"
girl
Liora
"My light; Light for me"
girl
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Tobiah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Tobiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Tobiah means "The LORD is good." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Tobiah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "The LORD is good." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Tobiah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Tobiah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Tobiah?
You can read every verse where Tobiah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.