Strong's Lexicon nedibah: Willingness, nobility, generosity Original Word: נְדִיבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָדַב (nadab), which means "to be willing" or "to volunteer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1635 (ἐκούσιος, hekousios): Voluntary, willing - G1634 (ἐθελούσιος, ethelousios): Willing, of one's own accord Usage: The term "nedibah" primarily conveys the idea of a willing spirit or a generous heart. It is often used to describe a voluntary or freewill offering, emphasizing the voluntary nature of the giver's action. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it reflects a heart inclined towards generosity and noble actions, often in service to God or others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, offerings and sacrifices were a central part of religious life. While many offerings were prescribed by law, freewill offerings (nedibah) were given out of personal devotion and gratitude. This concept of voluntary giving was highly esteemed, reflecting a heart aligned with God's purposes and a community-oriented spirit. The cultural emphasis on community and mutual support in Israelite society made acts of generosity and willingness particularly significant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance soul Feminine of nadiyb; properly, nobility, i.e. Reputation -- soul. see HEBREW nadiyb Forms and Transliterations נְדִבָתִ֑י נדבתי nə·ḏi·ḇā·ṯî nəḏiḇāṯî nedivaTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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