נְדָבָ֗ה
𐤍𐤃𐤁𐤄
nᵉdâbâh
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.
Leviticus 7:16 · Word #4
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 | 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)
voluntary offering
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Voluntary offering' matches the SILEX definition and the context, which distinguishes it from a vow. No adjustment needed. |