5373. nerd

Lexicon

nerd: Spikenard

Original Word: נֵרְדְּ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nerd
Pronunciation: nayrd
Phonetic Spelling: (nayrd)
Definition: Spikenard
Meaning: nard, an aromatic

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

spikenard

Of foreign origin; nard, an aromatic -- spikenard.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
nard
NASB Translation
nard (1), nard plants (1), perfume (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

נֵרְדְּ noun masculine, nard, an odorific plant from India (via Persia) (Sanskrit naladâ; Persian nârdîn; Sabean, Arabic transposed according to DHM^{Burgen u. Schlosser 975 (SB xcvii)} see also SabDenkm⁸²; Greek νάρδος [so ᵐ5] (through Semites) Lewy^{Fremdwörter 40}; compare Löw^{No. 316} Lag^{M. ii. 25}); — absolute ׳נ Songs 4:14; suffix נִרְדִּי תַן רֵיחוֺ Songs 1:12; plural נְרָדִים Songs 4:13.

נֵרִיָּה see נֵר below נור

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely from the Sanskrit word "nalada," referring to the spikenard plant.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for nard is Strong's G3487, νάρδος (nardos), which also refers to the aromatic spikenard plant. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the same costly perfume, emphasizing its significance across both Hebrew and Greek texts in the Bible.

Usage: The term נֵרְדְּ is used in the context of aromatic substances, particularly in reference to perfumes and ointments. It is mentioned in the context of luxury and opulence, often associated with anointing and special occasions.

Context: נֵרְדְּ (nerd) refers to the aromatic plant known as spikenard, which was highly valued in ancient times for its fragrant oil. This oil was extracted from the roots of the Nardostachys jatamansi plant, native to the Himalayan region. In biblical times, nard was considered a luxury item, often used in perfumes and ointments due to its rich and distinctive aroma.

The use of nard is notably mentioned in the Song of Solomon, where it is associated with the beloved's fragrance: "While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance" (Song of Solomon 1:12, BSB). This highlights the cultural and romantic significance of nard as a symbol of love and beauty.

Nard's value and rarity made it a symbol of wealth and devotion, as seen in the New Testament account of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with costly nard oil (John 12:3, BSB). This act of anointing with nard underscores its importance in religious and ceremonial contexts, signifying honor and reverence.

Forms and Transliterations

נְרָדִֽים׃ נִרְדִּ֖י נֵ֣רְדְּ ׀ נרד נרדי נרדים׃ nə·rā·ḏîm nê·rəd neraDim nərāḏîm Nered nêrəd nir·dî nirDi nirdî

Englishman's Concordance

Songs 1:12
HEB: שֶׁ֤הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ בִּמְסִבּ֔וֹ נִרְדִּ֖י נָתַ֥ן רֵיחֽוֹ׃
NAS: was at his table, My perfume gave
KJV: [sitteth] at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth
INT: the king his table my perfume gave fragrance

Songs 4:13
HEB: כְּפָרִ֖ים עִם־ נְרָדִֽים׃
NAS: henna with nard plants,
KJV: fruits; camphire, with spikenard,
INT: henna with nard

Songs 4:14
HEB: נֵ֣רְדְּ ׀ וְכַרְכֹּ֗ם קָנֶה֙
NAS: Nard and saffron, calamus
KJV: Spikenard and saffron; calamus
INT: Nard and saffron calamus

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5373
3 Occurrences

nə·rā·ḏîm — 1 Occ.
nê·rəd — 1 Occ.
nir·dî — 1 Occ.