The meaning of “נָוָה”
Understanding nâvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
keept at home, prepare an habitation. - to rest (as at home) - causatively (through the implied idea of beauty ), to cel...
נָוָה
keept at home, prepare an habitation. - to rest (as at home) - causatively (through the implied idea of beauty ), to celebrate (with praises) 1) to beautify 1a) (Hiphil) to beautify, adorn 2) to dwell 2a) (Qal) to dwell, abide, keep at home 3) (Hophal) rest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:2 | “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Word: נָוָה (nâvâh) | |
| Habakkuk 2:5 | “Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:” Word: נָוָה (nâvâh) |
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