נָדִ֑יב

𐤍𐤃𐤉𐤁

nâdîyb

a generous person

An individual of noble status or character, typically a person of high social rank such as a leader, prince, or prominent figure; also, one marked by generosity, liberality, or willingness. In some contexts, denotes an attribute of nobility in action—free, willing, or magnanimous behavior—as well as a descriptor for noblemen themselves.

H5081

Proverbs 19:6 · Word #4

Lexicon H5081

Lemmaנָדִיב
Lemma (Paleo)𐤍𐤃𐤉𐤁
Transliterationnâdîyb
Strong'sH5081
DefinitionAn individual of noble status or character, typically a person of high social rank such as a leader, prince, or prominent figure; also, one marked by generosity, liberality, or willingness. In some contexts, denotes an attribute of nobility in action—free, willing, or magnanimous behavior—as well as a descriptor for noblemen themselves.

Morphology HAamsa All morphology codes

Part of Speech A — Adjective — Describes a noun
Subtype a — Adjective — Adjective
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasea generous person

SIBI-P1 Translation H5081-03

noble-hearted one

Morphological NotesAdjective, masculine singular, absolute state; used substantively to denote a man characterized by nobility or generous willingness.
Rendering Rationale"Noble-hearted one" preserves the root idea of voluntary generosity (נדב) while reflecting the masculine singular adjective used substantively for a person characterized by willing liberality and elevated status.

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