Lexicon naqod: Speckled, spotted Original Word: נָקֹד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speckled From an unused root meaning to mark (by puncturing or branding); spotted -- speckled. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition speckled NASB Translation speckled (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָקֹד adjective speckled; — only of sheep and goats; ׳נ Genesis 30:32 (twice in verse), feminine plural נְקֻדּוֺת Genesis 30:35 (all "" טָלוּא), masculine plural נְקֻדִּים Genesis 30:39 ( "" id. + עֲקֻדִּים; — all these J); masculine plural also Genesis 31:8 (twice in verse) and (+ עֲקֻדִּים, בְּרֻדִּים) Genesis 31:10; Genesis 31:12 (all E). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָקַד (naqad), meaning "to mark" or "to designate with spots."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3022 (λευκός, leukos): While primarily meaning "white," this term can be related to markings or colors in the context of describing animals or garments. Usage: The word נָקֹד is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe animals, particularly sheep and goats, that have a spotted or speckled appearance. This term is notably used in the narrative of Jacob and Laban, where Jacob breeds spotted livestock. Context: The term נָקֹד appears in the context of the patriarchal narratives, specifically in Genesis 30:32-39 and Genesis 31:8-12. In these passages, Jacob negotiates with Laban to keep the spotted and speckled livestock as his wages. The narrative describes how Jacob employs selective breeding techniques to increase his flock of spotted animals. This term highlights the ancient practices of animal husbandry and the significance of livestock as wealth and livelihood in the biblical era. The spotted animals serve as a symbol of God's provision and blessing upon Jacob, as he prospers despite Laban's attempts to deceive him. Forms and Transliterations הַנְּקֻדּ֣וֹת הנקדות וְנָקֹ֖ד ונקד נְקֻדִּ֑ים נְקֻדִּ֖ים נְקֻדִּים֙ נָקֹ֣ד נָקֹ֨ד נקד נקדים han·nə·qud·dō·wṯ hannekudDot hannəquddōwṯ nā·qōḏ naKod nāqōḏ nə·qud·dîm nekudDim nəquddîm venaKod wə·nā·qōḏ wənāqōḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:32 HEB: כָּל־ שֶׂ֣ה ׀ נָקֹ֣ד וְטָל֗וּא וְכָל־ NAS: every speckled and spotted KJV: removing from thence all the speckled and spotted INT: every sheep speckled and spotted and every Genesis 30:32 Genesis 30:33 Genesis 30:35 Genesis 30:39 Genesis 31:8 Genesis 31:8 Genesis 31:10 Genesis 31:12 9 Occurrences |
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