The meaning of “נֶגֶד”
Understanding neged reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom...
נֶגֶד
about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. - a front, i.e. part opposite - specifically a counterpart, or mate - usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:32 | “With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.” Word: נֶגֶד (neged) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:66 | “And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life:” Word: נֶגֶד (neged) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:25 | “Therefore the Lord hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.” Word: נֶגֶד (neged) | |
| 2 Kings 2:7 | “And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.” Word: נֶגֶד (neged) | |
| Nehemiah 11:22 | “The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.” Word: נֶגֶד (neged) |
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