5120. nut

Lexicon

nut: To waver, to wander, to stagger, to be unstable

Original Word: נוּט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nuwt
Pronunciation: noot
Phonetic Spelling: (noot)
Definition: To waver, to wander, to stagger, to be unstable
Meaning: to quake

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be moved

To quake -- be moved.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to dangle, shake
NASB Translation
shake (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[נוּט] verb dangle, shake (ᵑ7 [נוט] Aph`el scare, sld., Levy^{ChWB ii. 97} Jastr^{Dict. 886}; Arabic a bag hanging down, suspend, hang); —

Qal Imperfect3feminine singular תָּנוּט Psalm 99:1 let (the earth) shake ("" רָגַז). — Ol We proposes תָּמוּג.

נוית see below I. נוה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for the concept of quaking or shaking is Strong's Greek Number G4531, σαλεύω (saleuō). This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of shaking or causing to tremble, often used in the New Testament to describe physical shaking or metaphorical instability. Like its Hebrew counterpart, σαλεύω is used to depict the response to divine activity or significant events that cause a profound impact on individuals or the natural world.

Usage: The verb נוּט (nut) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical shaking or trembling, often in the context of fear or divine intervention.

Context: The Hebrew root נוּט (nut) is a primitive verb that conveys the idea of quaking or trembling. This term is often used in the context of describing the physical reaction of individuals or objects in response to fear, awe, or the presence of divine power. The usage of נוּט can be found in various passages where the earth or people are depicted as trembling due to the manifestation of God's power or judgment. The imagery of quaking is a powerful metaphor for the overwhelming presence of the divine, illustrating the natural world's response to the Creator's majesty and authority.

In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of quaking is not merely a physical phenomenon but also carries a spiritual and emotional dimension. It reflects the human experience of encountering the divine, where the natural response is one of reverence and awe. The trembling of the earth or individuals serves as a reminder of the Creator's sovereignty and the appropriate human response to His presence.

Forms and Transliterations

תָּנ֥וּט תנוט tā·nūṭ taNut tānūṭ

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 99:1
HEB: יֹשֵׁ֥ב כְּ֝רוּבִ֗ים תָּנ֥וּט הָאָֽרֶץ׃
NAS: let the earth shake!
KJV: let the earth be moved.
INT: is enthroned the cherubim shake the earth

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5120
1 Occurrence

tā·nūṭ — 1 Occ.