Berean Strong's Lexicon neker: Foreignness, alien, unfamiliar Original Word: נֵכֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root נָכַר (nakar), which means "to recognize" or "to regard as foreign." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G245: allotrios (ἄλλοτριος) - meaning "belonging to another," "foreign," or "strange." - G2087: heteros (ἕτερος) - meaning "another," "different," or "other." Usage: The Hebrew word "neker" primarily denotes the concept of foreignness or something that is alien and unfamiliar. It is often used in the context of distinguishing between what is native or known and what is foreign or unknown. This term can refer to foreign gods, practices, or people, emphasizing the distinction and sometimes the separation required between the Israelites and other nations or customs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, identity and religious practices were closely tied to one's nation and land. The Israelites were called to be a distinct people, set apart for Yahweh. The concept of "neker" underscores the importance of maintaining this distinct identity by avoiding foreign influences that could lead to idolatry or moral compromise. This was particularly significant during periods of conquest and settlement, where the temptation to adopt foreign gods and customs was strong. Brown-Driver-Briggs נֶ֫כֶר, [נֹ֫כֶר noun [masculine] misfortune, calamity; — absolute נֶכֶר Job 31:3 calamity ("" אֵיד); suffix נָכְרוֺ Obadiah 12 his calamity. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strange Or noker {no'-ker}; from nakar; something strange, i.e. Unexpected calamity -- strange. see HEBREW nakar Forms and Transliterations וְ֝נֵ֗כֶר ונכר veNecher wə·nê·ḵer wənêḵerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:3 HEB: אֵ֥יד לְעַוָּ֑ל וְ֝נֵ֗כֶר לְפֹ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃ NAS: to the unjust And disaster to those who work KJV: to the wicked? and a strange [punishment] to the workers INT: calamity to the unjust and disaster work wickedness 1 Occurrence |
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