Lexicon Naam: Naam Original Word: נַעַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naam From na'em; pleasure; Naam, an Israelite -- Naam. see HEBREW na'em NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naem Definition a son of Caleb NASB Translation Naam (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָ֑עַם proper name, masculine son of Caleb, 1 Chronicles 4:15; ᵐ5 Νοομ, A Νααμ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָעִים (na'im), meaning "pleasant" or "delightful."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name נַעַם (Naam) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of "pleasantness" can be related to Greek words such as εὐάρεστος (euarestos), meaning "pleasing" or "acceptable," though this is not a direct translation of the name. Usage: The name Naam appears in the context of genealogies within the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual within the lineage of the tribe of Judah. Context: • Naam is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, he is listed as one of the descendants of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. Caleb is a notable figure in the Bible, recognized for his faithfulness and courage as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. The mention of Naam occurs in 1 Chronicles 4:15, where he is identified as one of the sons of Caleb. The genealogical context highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, particularly within the tribe of Judah, which holds significant messianic implications. The name itself, meaning "pleasantness," may reflect the character or the hoped-for qualities of the individual or the family line. Forms and Transliterations וָנָ֑עַם ונעם vaNaam wā·nā·‘am wānā‘amLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:15 HEB: עִ֥ירוּ אֵלָ֖ה וָנָ֑עַם וּבְנֵ֥י אֵלָ֖ה NAS: Elah and Naam; and the son KJV: Elah, and Naam: and the sons INT: Iru Elah and Naam and the son of Elah 1 Occurrence |
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