The meaning of “נָדַב”
Understanding nâdab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
offer freely, be (give, make, offer self) willing(-ly). - to impel - hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spon...
נָדַב
offer freely, be (give, make, offer self) willing(-ly). - to impel - hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously 1) to incite, impel, make willing 1a) (Qal) to incite, impel 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to volunteer 1b2) to offer free-will offerings
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:21 | “And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the Lord’s offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.” Word: נָדַב (nâdab) | |
| Judges 5:9 | “My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord.” Word: נָדַב (nâdab) | |
| 1 Chronicles 29:9 | “Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.” Word: נָדַב (nâdab) | |
| 2 Chronicles 17:16 | “And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.” Word: נָדַב (nâdab) | |
| Ezra 2:68 | “And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the Lord which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:” Word: נָדַב (nâdab) |
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