Strong's Lexicon Nobay: Nobay Original Word: נוֹבַי Word Origin: Derived from the root נָבָא (naba), meaning "to prophesy" or "to speak by divine inspiration." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Nobay in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, Greek terms related to prophecy, such as προφήτης (prophētēs, Strong's Greek 4396), may be conceptually linked due to the root meaning of Nobay. Usage: Nobay is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and appears in specific genealogical or narrative contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. The root of Nobay, נָבָא (naba), suggests a connection to prophecy or divine communication, which was a respected and vital aspect of Israelite society. Prophets were seen as messengers of God, conveying His will and guidance to the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nob Definition an Isr. leader NASB Translation Nebai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נוֺבָ֑י proper name, masculine a chief of people Nehemiah 10:20 Qr נִיבָ֑י (Baer; נֵיבָ֑י van d. H., Ginsb; ᵐ5 Νωβαι (compare Palmyrene נבי proper name, feminine Cook124 Lzb321). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nebai From nowb; fruitful; Nobai, an Israelite -- Nebai (from the margin). see HEBREW nowb Forms and Transliterations נֵיבָֽי׃ ניבי׃ nê·ḇāy nêḇāy neiVaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:19 HEB: [נֹובָי כ] (נֵיבָֽי׃ ק) NAS: Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai, KJV: Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai, INT: Hariph Anathoth Nebai |