5083. nadan
Berean Strong's Lexicon
nadan: To give, to bestow, to grant

Original Word: נָדַן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nadan
Pronunciation: nah-dan'
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-dawn')
Definition: To give, to bestow, to grant
Meaning: a present

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of giving is "δίδωμι" (didōmi - Strong's Greek 1325), which also means to give or to grant.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "nadan" primarily conveys the act of giving or bestowing something upon someone. It is used in contexts where a gift, blessing, or grant is conferred from one party to another. This term emphasizes the generosity and intentionality behind the act of giving.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of giving was deeply embedded in social and religious practices. Gifts were often exchanged to honor guests, seal covenants, or express gratitude. The concept of giving was not only material but also spiritual, as blessings and favor were considered gifts from God. The act of giving was seen as a reflection of one's character and relationship with God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a gift
NASB Translation
gifts (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [נָדָן, נֶ֫דֶן, נֹ֫דֶן]

noun [masculine] gift (probably Assyrian loan-word, compare Assyrian nudnu, dowry DlHWB 451, √ nadânu = נתן, DlBaer Ezech.xiv); — נְדָנַיִךְ Ezekiel 16:23, of bribe from harlot ("" נֶ֑דֶה), metaphor of Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gift

Probably from an unused root meaning to give; a present (for prostitution) -- gift.

Forms and Transliterations
נְדָנַ֙יִךְ֙ נדניך nə·ḏā·na·yiḵ nedaNayich nəḏānayiḵ
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 16:33
HEB: נָתַ֤תְּ אֶת־ נְדָנַ֙יִךְ֙ לְכָל־ מְאַֽהֲבַ֔יִךְ
NAS: but you give your gifts to all
KJV: but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers,
INT: you give your gifts to all your lovers

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5083
1 Occurrence


nə·ḏā·na·yiḵ — 1 Occ.
















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