The meaning of “נֶדֶר”
Understanding neder reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נֵדֶר nêder (nay'-der); from נָדַר vow(-ed). - a promise (to God) - also (concretely) a thing promised 1) vow, votive...
נֶדֶר
or נֵדֶר nêder (nay'-der); from נָדַר vow(-ed). - a promise (to God) - also (concretely) a thing promised 1) vow, votive offering
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:13 | “I am the God of Beth–el, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.” Word: נֶדֶר (neder) | |
| Deuteronomy 12:26 | “Only thy holy things which thou hast, and thy vows, thou shalt take, and go unto the place which the Lord shall choose:” Word: נֶדֶר (neder) | |
| 2 Samuel 15:8 | “For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.” Word: נֶדֶר (neder) | |
| Proverbs 20:25 | “It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.” Word: נֶדֶר (neder) | |
| Jeremiah 44:25 | “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saying; Ye and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and fulfilled with your hand, saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her: ye will surely accomplish your vows, and surely perform your vows.” Word: נֶדֶר (neder) |
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