◄ 5350. niqqud ►
Lexicon niqqud: Dots, points, or markings Original Word: נִקֻּד Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: niqqud Pronunciation: nee-KOOD Phonetic Spelling: (nik-kood') Definition: Dots, points, or markings Meaning: a crumb, a biscuit Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Crumb, Biscuit From the same as naqod; a crumb (as broken to spots); also a biscuit (as pricked) -- cracknel, mouldy. see HEBREW naqod NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as naqod Definition perhaps what is crumbled or easily crumbles, crumbs NASB Translation cakes (1), crumbled (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נִקּוּד] noun [masculine] perhaps what is crumbled or easily crumbles, crumb (compare נְקֻדָּה); — only plural 1 crumbs: כֹּל לֶחֶם צֵידָם יָבֵ֖שׁ הָיָה נִקֻּדִים Joshua 9:5 all the bread of their provision was dry (and) become crumbs (ᵐ5 βεβρωμένος [οι]; ᵑ7 in frusta comminuti), compare ׳יָבֵשׁ וְהָיָה נ Joshua 9:12 (see Di Benn). 2 apparently a kind of (hard) biscuit or cake 1 Kings 14:3 (brought as present; + לֶחֶם, etc.). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָקַד (naqad), which means to mark or punctuate. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G977: βρῶμα (brōma) • This Greek term refers to food or that which is eaten. While not a direct translation of נִקֻּד, it shares the broader context of sustenance and nourishment. The Greek term emphasizes the act of eating and the provision of food, paralleling the Hebrew concept of small, consumable portions like crumbs or biscuits. Usage: The term נִקֻּד is used in the context of small, broken pieces, often referring to crumbs or small bits of food, such as biscuits. Context: • The Hebrew word נִקֻּד (niqqud) appears in the context of describing small, broken pieces of food, akin to crumbs or biscuits. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific and limited application. The root נָקַד (naqad) suggests the idea of marking or punctuating, which metaphorically extends to the notion of breaking something into smaller, distinct parts. In ancient Near Eastern culture, bread and similar food items were staple components of the diet, and the breaking of bread into smaller pieces was a common practice. The concept of crumbs or small pieces would have been familiar to the original audience, symbolizing not only physical sustenance but also the idea of sharing and distribution. The imagery of crumbs can also evoke themes of humility and provision, as seen in various biblical narratives where even the smallest portions are significant. Forms and Transliterations וְנִקֻּדִ֛ים ונקדים נִקֻּדִֽים׃ נקדים׃ nikkuDim niq·qu·ḏîm niqquḏîm venikkuDim wə·niq·qu·ḏîm wəniqquḏîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Joshua 9:5 HEB: יָבֵ֖שׁ הָיָ֥ה נִקֻּדִֽים׃ NAS: was dry [and] had become crumbled. KJV: was dry [and] mouldy. INT: was dry had become crumbled Joshua 9:12 HEB: יָבֵ֔שׁ וְהָיָ֖ה נִקֻּדִֽים׃ NAS: it is dry and has become crumbled. KJV: unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy: INT: is dry become crumbled 1 Kings 14:3 HEB: עֲשָׂרָ֨ה לֶ֧חֶם וְנִקֻּדִ֛ים וּבַקְבֻּ֥ק דְּבַ֖שׁ NAS: loaves with you, [some] cakes and a jar KJV: loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse INT: ten loaves you cakes jar of honey 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5350 3 Occurrences niq·qu·ḏîm — 2 Occ. wə·niq·qu·ḏîm — 1 Occ.