נְדָבָ֖ה
𐤍𐤃𐤁𐤄
nᵉdâbâh
a freewill offering
A voluntary, freely given offering or gift presented without compulsion, typically as an act of generosity or devotion; in the Hebrew Bible especially refers to offerings brought willingly to the sanctuary, without being required by vow or specific commandment. The term frequently contrasts with mandatory or obligatory offerings, highlighting an emphasis on free choice and generosity. It can denote both material offerings (such as animals or produce) and more abstract gifts or acts of devotion.
Exodus 35:29 · Word #20
Lexicon H5071
| Lemma | נְדָבָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤃𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | nᵉdâbâh |
| Strong's | H5071 |
| Definition | A voluntary, freely given offering or gift presented without compulsion, typically as an act of generosity or devotion; in the Hebrew Bible especially refers to offerings brought willingly to the sanctuary, without being required by vow or specific commandment. The term frequently contrasts with mandatory or obligatory offerings, highlighting an emphasis on free choice and generosity. It can denote both material offerings (such as animals or produce) and more abstract gifts or acts of devotion. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a freewill offering |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5071-04
voluntary offering
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root נדב, emphasizing willing and freely initiated giving. As a feminine singular absolute noun, it denotes a single instance of something freely given without compulsion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
freewill offering
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'voluntary offering' is understandable, but 'freewill offering' is the precise biblical term for this offering, aligning with both traditional and lexicon-supported renderings. |