נוּב
To germinate , i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make ) flourish ; also (of words), to utter
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What does נוּב (yanub) mean in the Bible?
נוּב (yanub) is a Hebrew word meaning "to germinate , i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make ) flourish ; also (of words), to utter". to germinate, i. The verb conveys the image of speech producing wisdom like fruit from a healthy tree. This term runs through the canonical themes of Creation, Wisdom.
Meaning
Growth metaphor linking literal germination to figurative flourishing, prosperity, and fruitful utterance of words
to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter BDB: bear fruit Usage: bring forth (fruit), make cheerful, increase.
Why This Word Matters
The verb conveys the image of speech producing wisdom like fruit from a healthy tree. Proverbs 10:31
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×
Polel 1×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.