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נְגַד

𐤍𐤂𐤃

nᵉgad

H5047 verb

SILEX Entry

Root נגד to flow, to pour forth, to issue

Definition

To flow forth, be poured out, issue or stream (specifically of liquids), especially in the sense of being caused to run or pour in a clear, unobstructed manner. Used in the context of a stream or flow, typically associated with water, oil, or other fluids.

Semantic Range

to flow forth (liquid), to pour out, to issue, to stream, to be caused to run (liquid)

Root / Etymology

Aramaic verb derived from the Semitic root נגד, which in Aramaic means 'to flow, pour out.' Related to the Hebrew נָגַד (nagad), 'to tell, declare, make known,' although there is a shift in meaning; the connection is possibly by way of 'bringing forth' (information in Hebrew, liquid in Aramaic), but this is debated among scholars. Core meaning in the Aramaic stem is 'to flow' rather than 'to tell.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

This word appears in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, such as Daniel and Ezra, where it describes the act of pouring or issuing liquids, like water or oil. In Hebrew, the root carries primarily the sense 'to declare,' but this Aramaic usage focuses on the physical act of liquid movement. English translations may obscure this by summary phrases ('issue forth'), but the underlying imagery is that of something clearing a passage and flowing freely. The Hebrew nâgad is not used in the sense of 'to flow.' In Aramaic, distinguishing נְגַד from similar verbs for 'to pour' is important, as this form emphasizes the movement or initiation of flow, not just the state of being poured. There is no evidence that this term carried metaphorical meanings (e.g., issuing a decree) in biblical Aramaic.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to נָגַד; to flow (through the idea of clearing the way); issue.

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Root Family

נגד (n-g-d) — to flow, to pour forth, to issue

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H5046 נָגַד I will set forth
H5048 נֶגֶד as opposite him
H5049 נֶגֶד in front of
H5057 נָגִיד the leading ruler

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5047-01 נָגֵ֤ד naged AVqrmsa was flowing flowing 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5047-01 Daniel 7:10 נָגֵ֤ד naged AVqrmsa was flowing flowing
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