נָשִׂיא
Properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik ; also a rising mist
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What does נָשִׂיא (nāšiyʾ) mean in the Bible?
נָשִׂיא (nāšiyʾ) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik ; also a rising mist". properly, an exalted one, i.
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Meaning
One exalted above others through office or position; leader bearing authority and responsibility
properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist BDB: rising mist Usage: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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