Lexical Summary nadib: Noble, generous, willing, princely Original Word: נָדִיב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance free, liberal things, noble, prince, willing hearted From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant) -- free, liberal (things), noble, prince, willing ((hearted)). see HEBREW nadab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nadab Definition inclined, generous, noble NASB Translation generous man (1), moved (1), noble (3), noble man (1), nobleman (1), nobles (7), prince (2), prince's (1), princes (6), willing (2), willing man (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָדִיב adjective and noun masculineIsaiah 32:8 inclined, Generous, noble; — absolute ׳נ Isaiah 32:5 6t.; construct נְדִיב Exodus 35:5 2t.; feminine נְדִיבָה Psalm 51:4; plural נְדִיבִים Isaiah 13:2 9t.; construct נְדִיבֵי Numbers 21:18 2t.; suffix נְדִיבֵמוֺ Psalm 83:12; — 1 incited, inclined, willing, נְדִיב לֵב Exodus 35:5,22 (P), 1 Chronicles 29:31 (see נָדַב Qal), נָדִיב בְחָכְמָה 1 Chronicles 28:21; רוּחַ נְדִיבָה Psalm 51:14 a willing spirit. 2 noble, princely, in rank 1 Samuel 2:8 (poem), Job 12:21 = Psalm 107:40; Job 34:18; Proverbs 8:16; Psalm 47:10; Psalm 83:12; Psalm 113:8 (twice in verse); Psalm 118:9; Psalm 146:3; מְּנֵי נדיב Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 25:7; ׳בית נ Job 21:28; ׳פתחי נ Isaiah 13:2; ׳בת נ Cant 7:2; נְדִיבֵי הָעָם Numbers 21:18 (poem). 3 noble in mind and character "" צדּיק Proverbs 17:26; opposed to נָבָל Isaiah 32:5,8. Topical Lexicon Overview נָדִיב (nadib) describes a quality of noble generosity that is expressed either in social position (“prince,” “noble”) or in inward disposition (“willing,” “free-hearted”). The word appears about twenty-nine times across Torah, Historical Books, Psalms, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets, consistently linking leadership with largeness of heart. Nobility Attributed to God Psalm 47:9 speaks of “the nobles of the nations” assembling “as the people of the God of Abraham” because “the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted.” Divine sovereignty is the touchstone for all true nobility; human rulers are “shields” held in His hand. Psalm 113:8 shows God’s gracious nobility toward the lowly: “He seats them with princes, with the princes of His people.” Any elevation of the oppressed is a reflection of His own generous nature. Human Leadership—Blessing and Accountability 1. Covenant society. Numbers 21:18 recounts that “The princes dug the well; the nobles of the people dug it.” The nation’s survival in the wilderness rested, in part, on leaders who labored for the common good. Willing Hearts in Worship and Giving Exodus 35 traces the construction of the tabernacle to a people whose hearts were nadib: Freewill generosity flows from a liberated heart, not external compulsion, foreshadowing cheerful New-Covenant giving (2 Corinthians 9:7). Social Relationships and Favor Proverbs 19:6 notes, “Many seek the favor of the ruler, and everyone is a friend of the giver of gifts.” True nadib stature attracts dependents; yet Scripture warns against flattery without genuine wisdom (Proverbs 25:7). Hospitality, beneficence, and equity are marks of noble character, not merely high station. Prophetic Vision of a Renewed Society Isaiah 32 contrasts coming upheaval with an ideal future: Here nadib is moral caliber empowered by the Spirit, prefiguring Messiah’s righteous reign (Isaiah 11:1–5). Eschatological Assembly of Nations Psalm 47:9 anticipates a global convergence of “nobles,” hinting at Revelation’s picture of kings bringing their glory into the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:24). The ultimate nadib community consists of redeemed rulers who acknowledge the true King. Christological Fulfillment Jesus Christ embodies perfect nadib. Though eternally royal (Philippians 2:6), He willingly gave Himself (John 10:18). His voluntary sacrifice surpasses every tabernacle contribution and sets the standard for servant-leadership: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:28). In Him believers become “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), called to reflect princely generosity. Ministry Implications 1. Stewardship. Encourage offerings that spring from willing hearts, never coercion. Summary נָדִיב weaves together rank and readiness, crown and character. Scripture esteems princes who lead sacrificially, worshipers who give freely, and a coming kingdom where nobility is defined by conformity to the generous heart of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations בִּנְדִיבִֽים׃ בִנְדִיבִ֑ים בנדיבים בנדיבים׃ וְנָדִ֖יב וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗ים ונדיב ונדיבים לְנָדִ֥יב לנדיב נְ֭דִיבֵמוֹ נְדִ֘יבֵ֤י נְדִ֣יב נְדִ֥יב נְדִיב֣וֹת נְדִיב֥וֹת נְדִיבִ֑ים נְדִיבִ֔ים נְדִיבִ֣ים נְדִיבִֽים׃ נְדִיבֵ֣י נְדִיבֵ֥י נְדִיבָ֣ה נָדִ֑יב נָדִ֤יב נָדִֽיב׃ נדיב נדיב׃ נדיבה נדיבות נדיבי נדיבים נדיבים׃ נדיבמו bin·ḏî·ḇîm ḇin·ḏî·ḇîm binḏîḇîm ḇinḏîḇîm bindiVim lə·nā·ḏîḇ lənāḏîḇ lenaDiv nā·ḏîḇ nāḏîḇ naDiv nə·ḏî·ḇāh nə·ḏî·ḇê nə·ḏî·ḇê·mōw nə·ḏî·ḇîm nə·ḏî·ḇō·wṯ nə·ḏîḇ nəḏîḇ nəḏîḇāh nəḏîḇê nəḏîḇêmōw nəḏîḇîm nəḏîḇōwṯ neDiv nediVah nediVei nedivemo nediVim nediVot ū·nə·ḏî·ḇîm ūnəḏîḇîm unediVim venaDiv vindiVim wə·nā·ḏîḇ wənāḏîḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 35:5 HEB: לַֽיהוָ֔ה כֹּ֚ל נְדִ֣יב לִבּ֔וֹ יְבִיאֶ֕הָ NAS: whoever is of a willing heart, KJV: whosoever [is] of a willing heart, INT: to the LORD whoever A willing heart bring Exodus 35:22 Numbers 21:18 1 Samuel 2:8 1 Chronicles 28:21 2 Chronicles 29:31 Job 12:21 Job 21:28 Job 34:18 Psalm 47:9 Psalm 51:12 Psalm 83:11 Psalm 107:40 Psalm 113:8 Psalm 113:8 Psalm 118:9 Psalm 146:3 Proverbs 8:16 Proverbs 17:7 Proverbs 17:26 Proverbs 19:6 Proverbs 25:7 Songs 6:12 Songs 7:1 Isaiah 13:2 29 Occurrences |
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