נְגִידִ֣ים
𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃𐤉𐤌
nâgîyd
noble things
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.
Proverbs 8:6 · Word #3
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 HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | noble things |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5057-07
front-standing leaders
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָגִיד denotes one who stands in front in a position of authority; rendering it as "front-standing leaders" preserves the root sense of prominence and leadership. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected in the plural "leaders." |
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