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.

H5057

Proverbs 8:6 · Word #3

Lexicon H5057

Lemmaנָגִיד
Lemma (Paleo)𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃
Transliterationnâgîyd
Strong'sH5057
DefinitionA 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

Phrasenoble things

SIBI-P1 Translation H5057-07

front-standing leaders

Morphological NotesMasculine plural common noun, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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