Strong's Lexicon noqed: Shepherd, sheep breeder Original Word: נֹקֵד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to mark or designate Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "noqed," the concept of shepherding is captured in the Greek word ποιμήν (poimēn), Strong's Greek #4166, which also means shepherd or pastor. Usage: The term "noqed" refers to a shepherd or a sheep breeder, someone who is responsible for the care, management, and breeding of sheep. This role was crucial in ancient agrarian societies, where livestock was a primary source of wealth and sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, shepherding was a common occupation, often associated with pastoral nomadism. Shepherds were responsible for leading their flocks to pasture, protecting them from predators, and ensuring their overall well-being. The role of a shepherd was not only practical but also held symbolic significance in the Bible, often used metaphorically to describe leadership and care, as seen in the imagery of God as the Shepherd of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition sheep raiser, sheep dealer, sheep tender NASB Translation sheep breeder (1), sheepherders (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֹקֵד noun masculine sheep-raiser, -dealer, or -tender (LagNB108); — absolute ׳נ only 2 Kings 3:4 (of Mesha, king of Moab); plural אֲשֶׁר בַּנֹּקְדִים מִתְּקוֺע Amos 1:1 (of Amos, see Dr; compare Amos 7:14, where read נוקד for בוקר according to We Now Dr, not GASm, see Bu below); perhaps gloss, compare BuKohut Memorial.106 f. Nowon the passage Strong's Exhaustive Concordance herdman, sheepmaster Active participle from the same as naqod; a spotter (of sheep or cattle), i.e. The owner or tender (who thus marks them) -- herdman, sheepmaster. see HEBREW naqod Forms and Transliterations בַנֹּקְדִ֖ים בנקדים נֹקֵ֑ד נקד ḇan·nō·qə·ḏîm ḇannōqəḏîm nō·qêḏ noKed nōqêḏ vannokeDimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 3:4 HEB: מוֹאָ֖ב הָיָ֣ה נֹקֵ֑ד וְהֵשִׁ֤יב לְמֶֽלֶךְ־ NAS: of Moab was a sheep breeder, and used to pay KJV: of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered INT: of Moab become was a sheepmaster and rendered the king Amos 1:1 2 Occurrences |
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