3484. Nain

Lexicon

Nain: Nain

Original Word: Ναΐν
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Nain
Pronunciation: nah-EEN
Phonetic Spelling: (nah-in')
Definition: Nain
Meaning: Nain, a city south-west of the Sea of Galilee.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Nain.

Probably of Hebrew origin (compare na'ah); Nain, a place in Palestine -- Nain.

see HEBREW na'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin, cf. naah
Definition
Nain, a village of Galilee
NASB Translation
Nain (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3484: Ναΐν

Ναΐν (WH Ναΐν (cf. Iota) (נָאִין, a pasture; cf. Simonis, Onomast. N. T., p. 115), ἡ, Nain, a town of Galilee, situated at the northern base of Little Hermon; modern Nein, a petty village inhabited by a very few families, and not to be confounded with a village of the same name beyond the Jordan (Josephus, b. j. 4, 9, 4): Luke 7:11. (Cf. Edersheim, Jesus the Messiah, i. 552f.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word נָעִים (na'im), meaning "pleasant" or "lovely."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek Ναΐν is related to the Hebrew נָעִים (na'im), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 5273, meaning "pleasant" or "delightful." This connection emphasizes the town's name as indicative of its agreeable or charming nature.

Usage: The term Ναΐν is used in the New Testament to refer to a specific location, mentioned in the context of a miracle performed by Jesus.

Context: • Historical Context: Nain was a small town located in the region of Galilee, near Mount Tabor and approximately six miles southeast of Nazareth. It is known for its picturesque setting and its proximity to other significant biblical locations.
• Biblical Significance: Nain is notably mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus performs the miracle of raising a widow's son from the dead. This event is recorded in Luke 7:11-17. The account highlights Jesus' compassion and authority over life and death, as He encounters a funeral procession at the town gate and restores the young man to life, thus providing comfort to the grieving mother.
• Scriptural Reference: "Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and His disciples and a large crowd went with Him. As He approached the town gate, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her." (Luke 7:11-12, BSB)
• Archaeological Insights: While Nain is not extensively excavated, its identification with the modern village of Nein is widely accepted. The location continues to be a point of interest for biblical scholars and pilgrims.
• Theological Implications: The miracle at Nain underscores themes of divine compassion, the power of Jesus over death, and the foreshadowing of His own resurrection. It serves as a testament to the hope and restoration found in Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Ναιν Ναίν Ναΐν ναίων νάματος Nain Naín

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 7:11 N
GRK: πόλιν καλουμένην Ναίν καὶ συνεπορεύοντο
NAS: called Nain; and His disciples
KJV: a city called Nain; and many
INT: a town called Nain and went with

Strong's Greek 3484
1 Occurrence

Ναίν — 1 Occ.