The meaning of “נָדִיב”
Understanding nâdîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing (hearted). - properly, voluntary, i.e. generous - hence, magnanimous - as...
נָדִיב
free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing (hearted). - properly, voluntary, i.e. generous - hence, magnanimous - as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant) adj 1) inclined, willing, noble, generous 1a) incited, inclined, willing 1b) noble, princely (in rank) 1c) noble (in mind and character) n m 2) noble one
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:22 | “And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord.” Word: נָדִיב (nâdîyb) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:8 | “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.” Word: נָדִיב (nâdîyb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:31 | “Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the Lord, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the Lord. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings.” Word: נָדִיב (nâdîyb) | |
| Psalms 107:40 | “He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.” Word: נָדִיב (nâdîyb) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:1 | “How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince’s daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.” Word: נָדִיב (nâdîyb) |
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