נוֹדֵ֥ד

𐤍𐤅𐤃𐤃

nâdad

wandering

To move restlessly, to wander, to flee; used of individuals or groups departing or being driven from a place, often with overtones of instability, insecurity, or being unsettled. The verb encompasses literal physical movement—departing, roaming, being driven away—as well as metaphorical uses such as mental unrest. Depending on context, it may denote being expelled, scattered, or unable to settle.

H5074

Proverbs 27:8 · Word #7

Lexicon H5074

Lemmaנָדַד
Lemma (Paleo)𐤍𐤃𐤃
Transliterationnâdad
Strong'sH5074
DefinitionTo move restlessly, to wander, to flee; used of individuals or groups departing or being driven from a place, often with overtones of instability, insecurity, or being unsettled. The verb encompasses literal physical movement—departing, roaming, being driven away—as well as metaphorical uses such as mental unrest. Depending on context, it may denote being expelled, scattered, or unable to settle.

Morphology HVqrmsa All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan q — Qal — Simple active
Conjugation r — Participle Active — The one doing the action
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasewandering

SIBI-P1 Translation H5074-07

restless wanderer

Morphological NotesQal active participle, masculine singular, absolute; verbal adjective describing one who is moving restlessly or wandering.
Rendering RationaleThe Qal active participle masculine singular denotes one characterized by ongoing action; thus "restless wanderer" reflects continuous, unsettled movement inherent in the root נדד.

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