The meaning of “נְאֻם”
Understanding nᵉʼum reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(hath) said, saith. - an oracle 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of ...
נְאֻם
(hath) said, saith. - an oracle 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:16 | “And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:” Word: נְאֻם (nᵉʼum) | |
| 2 Kings 19:33 | “By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord.” Word: נְאֻם (nᵉʼum) | |
| Isaiah 41:14 | “Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Word: נְאֻם (nᵉʼum) | |
| Joel 2:12 | “Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:” Word: נְאֻם (nᵉʼum) | |
| Nahum 3:5 | “Behold, I am against thee, saith the Lord of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.” Word: נְאֻם (nᵉʼum) |
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