5206. nidah

Lexicon

nidah: Impurity, uncleanness, menstruation, separation

Original Word: נִידָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: niydah
Pronunciation: nee-DAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nee-daw')
Definition: Impurity, uncleanness, menstruation, separation
Meaning: removal, exile

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

removed

Feminine of niyd; removal, i.e. Exile -- removed.

see HEBREW niyd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nadad
Definition
impurity
NASB Translation
unclean thing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

נִידָה noun feminine id. (on form compare Ges^{§ 20}, 3, R. 1 Kö^{ii. 1, 497}); — of Jerusalem Lamentations 1:8 (= נִדָּה Lamentations 1:17).

II. נדד (√ of following, see Kö^{ii. 1, 42}; compare Arabic high hill, hill rising high into the sky, Lane²⁷⁷⁸; also earth-heap, sand-heap).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּד (nud), meaning "to wander" or "to move to and fro."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of "nidah" is Strong's Greek Number G4535, σάλπιγξ (salpinx), which refers to a trumpet or horn. While not a direct translation of "nidah," the use of "salpinx" in certain contexts can symbolize the call to attention or the announcement of significant events, including those related to judgment or purification, which may metaphorically relate to themes of separation and restoration found in "nidah."

Usage: The word "nidah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe various forms of separation or exclusion, whether physical, social, or ceremonial. It is often associated with the concept of impurity, particularly in relation to menstruation or other bodily discharges, which required separation from the community or certain religious activities.

Context: • The term "nidah" appears in several contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting themes of separation and impurity. In Levitical law, "nidah" is used to describe the state of a woman during her menstrual period, during which she is considered ceremonially unclean and must be separated from certain religious practices and communal activities (Leviticus 15:19-33).
• Beyond its application to menstrual impurity, "nidah" can also refer to a broader state of uncleanness or defilement, whether moral or ritual. This includes instances of idolatry or moral corruption, where individuals or communities are metaphorically described as being in a state of "nidah" due to their actions (Ezekiel 36:17).
• The concept of "nidah" extends to the idea of exile or banishment, reflecting the physical and spiritual separation from one's homeland or community. This is seen in the prophetic literature, where the exile of Israel is depicted as a form of "nidah," a removal from the presence and favor of God due to disobedience and sin (Lamentations 1:17).
• Theologically, "nidah" underscores the importance of purity and holiness in the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the need for cleansing and restoration to overcome separation and restore communion with the divine.

Forms and Transliterations

לְנִידָ֣ה לנידה lə·nî·ḏāh leniDah lənîḏāh

Englishman's Concordance

Lamentations 1:8
HEB: עַל־ כֵּ֖ן לְנִידָ֣ה הָיָ֑תָה כָּֽל־
NAS: she has become an unclean thing. All
KJV: sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured
INT: and after that an unclean has become All

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5206
1 Occurrence

lə·nî·ḏāh — 1 Occ.