הַ/נָּגִ֣יד
𐤄/𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃
nâgîyd
the leader
A leader or one set over others; specifically, an individual appointed or recognized as a governor, prince, chief military commander, or other prominent administrator. Used for persons in authoritative positions across civil, military, and religious spheres. The term can refer to heads of clans, provincial governors, military leaders, high officials of the monarchy, or sometimes designates individuals chosen by divine command. The primary sense is that of a ruler or principal figure occupying a position of leadership.
1 Chronicles 12:28 · Word #2
Lexicon H5057
| Lemma | נָגִיד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃 |
| Transliteration | nâgîyd |
| Strong's | H5057 |
| Definition | A leader or one set over others; specifically, an individual appointed or recognized as a governor, prince, chief military commander, or other prominent administrator. Used for persons in authoritative positions across civil, military, and religious spheres. The term can refer to heads of clans, provincial governors, military leaders, high officials of the monarchy, or sometimes designates individuals chosen by divine command. The primary sense is that of a ruler or principal figure occupying a position of leadership. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the leader |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5057-01
the leading ruler
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָגִיד denotes one who stands in front in a position of authority. Rendering it as "the leading ruler" preserves the root sense of being out front or leading while reflecting the masculine singular form with the definite article. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the leader
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "the leading ruler". |