◄ 3508. Nephthalim ►
Lexicon Nephthalim: Naphtali Original Word: Νεφθαλείμ Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Nephthalim Pronunciation: nef-thal-eem' Phonetic Spelling: (nef-thal-ime') Definition: Naphtali Meaning: Naphtali, son of Jacob, founder of a tribe which occupied territory. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naphtali Of Hebrew origin (Naphtaliy); Nephthaleim (i.e. Naphthali), a tribe in Palestine -- Nephthalim. see HEBREW Naphtaliy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Hebrew origin Naphtali Definition Naphtali, a tribe of Isr. NASB Translation Naphtali (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3508: Νεφθαλείμ Νεφθαλείμ (and (so T editions 2, 7, WH in Revelation 7:6) Νεφθαλίμ; see WH's Appendix, p. 155, and under the word Iota), ὁ (נַפְתָּלִי, i. e. 'my wrestling' (cf. Genesis 30:8), or according to what seems to be a more correct interpretation 'my craftiness' (cf. Josephus, Antiquities 1, 19, 8; Test xii. Patr. test. Neph. § 1), from פָּתַל unused in Kal; cf. Rüetschi in Herzog x., p. 200f), Naphtali, the sixth son of the patriarch Jacob, by Bilhah, Rachel's maid: Revelation 7:6; by metonymy, his posterity, the tribe of Naphtali, Matthew 4:13, 15. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali), which is Strong's Hebrew 5321. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali) • Strong's Hebrew 5321 This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Νεφθαλείμ as it appears in the New Testament, linking it to its Hebrew origins and its significance in biblical history and prophecy. Usage: The term Νεφθαλείμ is used in the New Testament to refer to the region or people associated with the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Context: Νεφθαλείμ, or Naphtali, is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the sixth son of Jacob and his wife Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern part of the land of Canaan, an area that later became known as Galilee. This region is significant in the New Testament as it is where Jesus conducted much of His ministry. In the New Testament, the term Νεφθαλείμ appears in the context of prophecy fulfillment and geographical reference. Matthew 4:13-15 (BSB) states, "Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles.'" This passage highlights the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 9:1-2) concerning the coming of a great light to the people living in darkness, which Christians interpret as the ministry of Jesus Christ. The tribe of Naphtali is also noted for its valor and contribution to Israel's military efforts, as seen in the Old Testament. In the Song of Deborah (Judges 5:18), Naphtali is praised for its bravery in battle. The territory of Naphtali was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which played a role in the socio-political dynamics of ancient Israel. Forms and Transliterations Νεφθαλειμ Νεφθαλείμ Νεφθαλιμ Νεφθαλίμ Νεφθαλὶμ Nephthalim Nephthalím Nephthalìm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:13 N GRK: Ζαβουλὼν καὶ Νεφθαλίμ NAS: in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. KJV: of Zabulon and Nephthalim: INT: of Zebulun and Naphtali Matthew 4:15 N GRK: καὶ γῆ Νεφθαλίμ ὁδὸν θαλάσσης NAS: AND THE LAND OF NAPHTALI, BY THE WAY KJV: the land of Nephthalim, [by] the way INT: and land of Naphtali way of [the] sea Revelation 7:6 N GRK: ἐκ φυλῆς Νεφθαλὶμ δώδεκα χιλιάδες NAS: from the tribe of Naphtali twelve KJV: the tribe of Nepthalim [were] sealed INT: out of [the] tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand Strong's Greek 3508 3 Occurrences Νεφθαλίμ — 3 Occ.