Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Νεφθαλείμ”
Understanding Nephthaleím reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (נַפְתָּלִי) Nephthalim. - Nephthaleim (i.e. Naphthali), a tribe in Palestine
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Νεφθαλείμ
Phoneticnef-thal-ime'
TransliterationNephthaleím
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (נַפְתָּלִי) Nephthalim. - Nephthaleim (i.e. Naphthali), a tribe in Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:13 | “And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:” Word: Νεφθαλείμ (Nephthaleím) | |
| Matthew 4:15 | “The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;” Word: Νεφθαλείμ (Nephthaleím) | |
| Revelation 7:6 | “Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.” Word: Νεφθαλείμ (Nephthaleím) |