Strong's Lexicon num: To slumber, to sleep Original Word: נוּם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2518 (καθεύδω, katheudō) - to sleep - G3525 (νυστάζω, nustazō) - to nod, to be drowsy Usage: The Hebrew verb "נוּם" (num) primarily means to slumber or to sleep. It is often used in the context of physical rest or inactivity, but can also carry a metaphorical sense of spiritual or moral lethargy. The term is used to describe a state of dormancy or lack of vigilance, often with a negative connotation when applied to spiritual watchfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sleep was seen as a natural and necessary part of life, but excessive sleep or slumber was often viewed negatively, especially in wisdom literature. It was associated with laziness, lack of diligence, and a failure to fulfill one's duties. The concept of being spiritually awake and alert was highly valued, reflecting a readiness to respond to God's call and to live righteously. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be drowsy, slumber NASB Translation sank (1), sleeping (1), slumber (3), slumbers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נוּם verb be drowsy, slumber (Late Hebrew נוּם, נִמְנֵם id.; Aramaic נוּם,  ; Arabic ( )  id.; Ethiopic  ); — Qal Perfect3plural נָמ֫וּ Nahum 3:18; Psalm 76:6 (Ges§ 72 l); Imperfect יָנוּם Psalm 121:3 2t.; 3 feminine singular וַתָּ֫נָם 2 Samuel 4:6 (so read for HCT וַיַּכֻּהו, with other radical changes, ᵐ5 Th We Dr Kit Bu HPS); Infinitive construct לָנוּם Isaiah 56:10. — be drowsy, slumber, literal וַתָּנָם וַתִּישָׁ֑ן 2 Samuel 4:6 (emendation, see above) and she grew drowsy and slept; figurative of inactivity, indolence, Isaiah 5:27 ("" ישׁן), Psalm 121:3; Psalm 121:4 (of ׳י; "" id.); Nahum 3:18 ("" שָׁכֵן); ׳אֹהֲבֵי לָנ Isaiah 56:10 ("" שָׁכַב); followed by accusative of congnate meaning with verb שֵׁנָה Psalm 76:6 (of death, "" נִרְדַּם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sleep, slumber A primitive root; to slumber (from drowsiness) -- sleep, slumber. Forms and Transliterations יָ֝נ֗וּם יָ֭נוּם יָנ֖וּם ינום לָנֽוּם׃ לנום׃ נָמ֣וּ נָמ֤וּ נמו lā·nūm laNum lānūm nā·mū naMu nāmū yā·nūm yaNum yānūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 76:5 HEB: אַבִּ֣ירֵי לֵ֭ב נָמ֣וּ שְׁנָתָ֑ם וְלֹא־ NAS: were plundered, They sank into sleep; KJV: are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: INT: strong care for sank sleep could Psalm 121:3 Psalm 121:4 Isaiah 5:27 Isaiah 56:10 Nahum 3:18 6 Occurrences |
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