Hebrew · H5081, G758

נָדִיב

Properly, voluntary , i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous ; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant ) · a first (in rank or power)

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נָדִיבH5081properly, voluntary , i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous ; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant )

Pronunciationnāḏîḇ

Voluntary generosity rooted in willing inclination; denotes both noble benefactor and potentially oppressive wielder of power.

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ἄρχωνG758a first (in rank or power)

Pronunciationárchōn

A ruler exercising authority; in NT theology, includes demonic powers opposing God's kingdom.

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What does נָדִיב (nadiv) mean in the Bible?

נָדִיב · ἄρχων is a Hebrew phrase meaning "noble, generous leader, honorable person".

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What does נָדִיב · ἄρχων mean in the Bible?

נָדִיב · ἄρχων is a Hebrew phrase meaning "noble, generous leader, honorable person".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5081, G758?

H5081, G758 is connected to 29 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. noble, generous leader, honorable person

Strong'sH5081, G758

Lexical occurrences29 verses

Source Gloss

noble, generous leader, honorable person

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