◄ 5082. nedibah ►
Lexicon nedibah: Willingness, nobility, generosity Original Word: נְדִיבָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: ndiybah Pronunciation: neh-dee-BAH Phonetic Spelling: (ned-ee-baw') Definition: Willingness, nobility, generosity Meaning: nobility, reputation Strong's Exhaustive Concordance soul Feminine of nadiyb; properly, nobility, i.e. Reputation -- soul. see HEBREW nadiyb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nadab Definition nobility, nobleness NASB Translation honor (1), noble plans (2), willing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְדִיבָה] noun feminine nobility, nobleness; — suffix נְדִבָתִי Job 30:15; plural נְדִיבוֺת Isaiah 32:8 (twice in verse); — 1 nobility of rank, honour Job 30:15. 2 plural = noble things as counselled by the נדיב in character Isaiah 32:8 (twice in verse). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָדִיב (nadiv), which means noble, generous, or willing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1680 (ἐλπίς, elpis): While not a direct translation, this Greek term for hope can be related to the concept of a noble and generous spirit, as hope often inspires noble actions and a willingness to give. • G4908 (συνοικία, synoikia): This term refers to a dwelling or community, which can be linked to the idea of a noble reputation within a community, as those with a נְדִיבָה (nedivah) spirit contribute positively to their surroundings. In summary, נְדִיבָה (nedivah) encapsulates the essence of nobility and generosity, both in spirit and action, reflecting a heart inclined towards voluntary and noble deeds. Usage: The word נְדִיבָה (nedivah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a noble or generous spirit, often associated with voluntary offerings or actions that reflect a noble character. It is used to highlight the quality of being generous or having a reputation for nobility. Context: • נְדִיבָה (nedivah) is a feminine noun that appears in the context of describing noble actions or characteristics. It is often associated with voluntary offerings or contributions made with a willing heart. The term emphasizes the inner disposition of generosity and the outward expression of noble deeds. • In the Hebrew Bible, נְדִיבָה (nedivah) is used to describe the voluntary offerings made by the Israelites for the construction of the Tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 35:29: "So all the men and women of Israel whose hearts moved them to bring something for all the work that the LORD had commanded through Moses brought it as a freewill offering to the LORD." • The concept of נְדִיבָה (nedivah) extends beyond material offerings to encompass a broader sense of noble character and reputation. It reflects a heart inclined towards generosity and a willingness to contribute to the community and the work of God. • The term is also used in Psalms to describe the noble qualities of individuals who act with integrity and generosity, as in Psalm 51:12: "Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit." Forms and Transliterations נְדִבָתִ֑י נדבתי nə·ḏi·ḇā·ṯî nəḏiḇāṯî nedivaTi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 30:15 HEB: תִּרְדֹּ֣ף כָּ֭רוּחַ נְדִבָתִ֑י וּ֝כְעָ֗ב עָבְרָ֥ה NAS: me; They pursue my honor as the wind, KJV: upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: INT: pursue as the wind my honor A cloud has passed 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5082 1 Occurrence nə·ḏi·ḇā·ṯî — 1 Occ.