The meaning of “נָגַד”
Understanding nâgad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehear...
נָגַד
bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. - properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite - by implication (causatively), to manifest - figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present) - specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:29 | “And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.” Word: נָגַד (nâgad) | |
| Judges 14:13 | “But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.” Word: נָגַד (nâgad) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:5 | “Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.” Word: נָגַד (nâgad) | |
| Psalms 71:17 | “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.” Word: נָגַד (nâgad) | |
| Ezekiel 37:18 | “And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not shew us what thou meanest by these?” Word: נָגַד (nâgad) |
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