5081. nadib

Lexicon

nadib: Noble, generous, willing, princely

Original Word: נָדִיב
Part of Speech: Adjective; noun masculine
Transliteration: nadiyb
Pronunciation: naw-DEEB
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-deeb')
Definition: Noble, generous, willing, princely
Meaning: voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee

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 Origin
from 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 masculine^{Isaiah 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

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָדַב (nadav), which means "to incite, impel, or make willing."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G757 (archō): To be first, to lead, to rule.
• G758 (archōn): A ruler, commander, chief, leader.
• G935 (basileus): A king, ruler, emperor.
• G1342 (dikaios): Righteous, observing divine laws.
• G2152 (euthus): Straight, upright, true.
• G4289 (prothumos): Willing, eager, ready.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with נָדִיב, particularly in the context of leadership, willingness, and noble character. They reflect the qualities of those who lead with integrity and generosity, akin to the Hebrew understanding of a noble or generous person.

Usage: The word נָדִיב appears in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often describing individuals who are generous or noble in their actions or character. It is used to denote those who willingly offer their resources or service, often in a leadership or influential capacity.

Context: • General Description: נָדִיב (nadiv) is a term that encapsulates the qualities of generosity and nobility. It is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe individuals who possess a willing spirit and a generous heart. This term is associated with leaders or nobles who are characterized by their willingness to give and their magnanimous nature.
• Biblical Context: In the Hebrew Bible, נָדִיב is often used to describe leaders or individuals who are distinguished by their generosity and willingness to serve. For example, in Psalm 51:12 (BSB), the term is used to describe a "willing spirit," highlighting the voluntary and generous nature of the heart. In Proverbs 19:6 (BSB), it is noted that "Many seek the favor of a generous man," indicating the high regard in which such individuals are held.
• Theological Implications: The concept of נָדִיב reflects a theological understanding of generosity as a divine attribute that is to be emulated by God's people. It underscores the importance of a willing and generous heart in the service of God and others, aligning with the broader biblical theme of selfless giving and leadership.

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 wənāḏîḇ

Englishman'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
HEB: הַנָּשִׁ֑ים כֹּ֣ל ׀ נְדִ֣יב לֵ֗ב הֵ֠בִיאוּ
NAS: whose hearts moved them, both men
KJV: as many as were willing hearted,
INT: and women all moved hearts brought

Numbers 21:18
HEB: שָׂרִ֗ים כָּר֙וּהָ֙ נְדִיבֵ֣י הָעָ֔ם בִּמְחֹקֵ֖ק
NAS: sank, Which the nobles of the people
KJV: the well, the nobles of the people
INT: the leaders dug the nobles of the people the scepter

1 Samuel 2:8
HEB: לְהוֹשִׁיב֙ עִם־ נְדִיבִ֔ים וְכִסֵּ֥א כָב֖וֹד
NAS: To make them sit with nobles, And inherit
KJV: to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit
INT: sit with nobles A seat of honor

1 Chronicles 28:21
HEB: מְלָאכָ֜ה לְכָל־ נָדִ֤יב בַּֽחָכְמָה֙ לְכָל־
NAS: and every willing man of any
KJV: and [there shall be] with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man,
INT: the work of any willing skill all

2 Chronicles 29:31
HEB: וְתוֹד֔וֹת וְכָל־ נְדִ֥יב לֵ֖ב עֹלֽוֹת׃
NAS: and all those who were willing [brought] burnt offerings.
KJV: and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart
INT: offerings and all were willing heart burnt

Job 12:21
HEB: בּ֭וּז עַל־ נְדִיבִ֑ים וּמְזִ֖יחַ אֲפִיקִ֣ים
NAS: contempt on nobles And loosens
KJV: contempt upon princes, and weakeneth
INT: contempt on nobles the belt of the strong

Job 21:28
HEB: אַיֵּ֥ה בֵית־ נָדִ֑יב וְ֝אַיֵּ֗ה אֹ֤הֶל ׀
NAS: is the house of the nobleman, And where
KJV: Where [is] the house of the prince? and where [are] the dwelling
INT: Where is the house of the nobleman and where is the tent

Job 34:18
HEB: רָ֝שָׁ֗ע אֶל־ נְדִיבִֽים׃
NAS: Worthless one,' To nobles, 'Wicked ones';
KJV: [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?
INT: Wicked about free

Psalm 47:9
HEB: נְדִ֘יבֵ֤י עַמִּ֨ים ׀ נֶאֱסָ֗פוּ
NAS: The princes of the people
KJV: The princes of the people
INT: the princes of the people have assembled

Psalm 51:12
HEB: יִשְׁעֶ֑ךָ וְר֖וּחַ נְדִיבָ֣ה תִסְמְכֵֽנִי׃
KJV: and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.
INT: of your salvation spirit free and sustain

Psalm 83:11
HEB: שִׁיתֵ֣מוֹ נְ֭דִיבֵמוֹ כְּעֹרֵ֣ב וְכִזְאֵ֑ב
NAS: Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb
KJV: Make their nobles like Oreb,
INT: Make their nobles Oreb and Zeeb

Psalm 107:40
HEB: בּ֭וּז עַל־ נְדִיבִ֑ים וַ֝יַּתְעֵ֗ם בְּתֹ֣הוּ
NAS: contempt upon princes And makes them wander
KJV: contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander
INT: contempt upon princes wander waste

Psalm 113:8
HEB: לְהוֹשִׁיבִ֥י עִם־ נְדִיבִ֑ים עִ֝֗ם נְדִיבֵ֥י
NAS: To make [them] sit with princes, With the princes
KJV: That he may set [him] with princes, [even] with the princes
INT: to make sit with princes With the princes

Psalm 113:8
HEB: נְדִיבִ֑ים עִ֝֗ם נְדִיבֵ֥י עַמּֽוֹ׃
NAS: with princes, With the princes of His people.
KJV: [him] with princes, [even] with the princes of his people.
INT: princes With the princes of his people

Psalm 118:9
HEB: בַּיהוָ֑ה מִ֝בְּטֹ֗חַ בִּנְדִיבִֽים׃
NAS: Than to trust in princes.
KJV: than to put confidence in princes.
INT: the LORD to trust princes

Psalm 146:3
HEB: אַל־ תִּבְטְח֥וּ בִנְדִיבִ֑ים בְּבֶן־ אָדָ֓ם ׀
NAS: Do not trust in princes, In mortal
KJV: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son
INT: not trust princes mortal man

Proverbs 8:16
HEB: שָׂרִ֣ים יָשֹׂ֑רוּ וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗ים כָּל־ שֹׁ֥פְטֵי
NAS: rule, and nobles, All
KJV: rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges
INT: princes rule and nobles All judge

Proverbs 17:7
HEB: אַ֝֗ף כִּֽי־ לְנָדִ֥יב שְׂפַת־ שָֽׁקֶר׃
NAS: are lying lips to a prince.
KJV: much less do lying lips a prince.
INT: less for to a prince lips are lying

Proverbs 17:26
HEB: ט֑וֹב לְהַכּ֖וֹת נְדִיבִ֣ים עַל־ יֹֽשֶׁר׃
NAS: [Nor] to strike the noble for [their] uprightness.
KJV: [nor] to strike princes for equity.
INT: good strike the noble and for uprightness

Proverbs 19:6
HEB: יְחַלּ֣וּ פְנֵֽי־ נָדִ֑יב וְכָל־ הָ֝רֵ֗עַ
NAS: the favor of a generous man, And every man
KJV: the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend
INT: will seek the favor of a generous and every friend

Proverbs 25:7
HEB: מֵֽ֭הַשְׁפִּ֣ילְךָ לִפְנֵ֣י נָדִ֑יב אֲשֶׁ֖ר רָא֣וּ
NAS: in the presence of the prince, Whom
KJV: in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes
INT: to be placed the presence of the prince Whom have seen

Songs 6:12
HEB: מַרְכְּב֖וֹת עַמִּי־ נָדִֽיב׃
NAS: me [Over] the chariots of my noble people.
INT: me the chariots people of my noble

Songs 7:1
HEB: בַּנְּעָלִ֖ים בַּת־ נָדִ֑יב חַמּוּקֵ֣י יְרֵכַ֔יִךְ
NAS: in sandals, O prince's daughter!
KJV: with shoes, O prince's daughter!
INT: sandals daughter prince's the curves of your hips

Isaiah 13:2
HEB: וְיָבֹ֖אוּ פִּתְחֵ֥י נְדִיבִֽים׃
NAS: the doors of the nobles.
KJV: into the gates of the nobles.
INT: may enter the doors of the nobles

29 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5081
29 Occurrences

bin·ḏî·ḇîm — 1 Occ.
lə·nā·ḏîḇ — 1 Occ.
nā·ḏîḇ — 7 Occ.
nə·ḏîḇ — 3 Occ.
nə·ḏî·ḇāh — 1 Occ.
nə·ḏî·ḇê — 3 Occ.
nə·ḏî·ḇê·mōw — 1 Occ.
nə·ḏî·ḇîm — 7 Occ.
nə·ḏî·ḇō·wṯ — 2 Occ.
ū·nə·ḏî·ḇîm — 1 Occ.
wə·nā·ḏîḇ — 1 Occ.
ḇin·ḏî·ḇîm — 1 Occ.