The meaning of “נֹעַם”
Understanding nôʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beauty, pleasant(-ness). - agreeableness, i.e. delight, suitableness, splendor or grace 1) kindness, pleasantness, delig...
נֹעַם
beauty, pleasant(-ness). - agreeableness, i.e. delight, suitableness, splendor or grace 1) kindness, pleasantness, delightfulness, beauty, favour 1a) delightfulness 1b) symbolic name of one of two staves 1c) pleasantness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 90:17 | “And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. ” Word: נֹעַם (nôʻam) | |
| Proverbs 15:26 | “The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.” Word: נֹעַם (nôʻam) | |
| Zechariah 11:10 | “And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.” Word: נֹעַם (nôʻam) |
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