4995. na
Strong's Lexicon
na: Please, now, I pray, I beseech

Original Word: נָא
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: na
Pronunciation: nah
Phonetic Spelling: (naw)
Definition: Please, now, I pray, I beseech
Meaning: tough, uncooked

Word Origin: A primitive particle of entreaty or exhortation

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1189 (δέομαι, deomai) - to beg, request, beseech

- G2065 (ἐρωτάω, erotao) - to ask, request, entreat

Usage: The Hebrew particle "נָא" (na) is used to express a polite request, entreaty, or exhortation. It often appears in contexts where a speaker is making a plea or request, adding a tone of urgency or politeness. It is frequently used in prayers or when addressing someone of higher status, indicating a respectful appeal.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, politeness and respect in communication were highly valued, especially when addressing God or individuals of higher social standing. The use of "נָא" reflects this cultural norm, serving as a linguistic tool to convey humility and earnestness. It is often found in the context of prayers, supplications, and formal requests, highlighting the speaker's recognition of their own position relative to the one being addressed.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
raw
NASB Translation
raw (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
נִיא ( √ of following, compare Arabic (medial י), be raw).



Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
raw

Apparently from nuw' in the sense of harshness from refusal; properly, tough, i.e. Uncooked (flesh) -- raw.

see HEBREW nuw'

Forms and Transliterations
נָ֔א נא Na nā
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 12:9
HEB: תֹּאכְל֤וּ מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙ נָ֔א וּבָשֵׁ֥ל מְבֻשָּׁ֖ל
NAS: any of it raw or boiled at all
KJV: Eat not of it raw, nor sodden
INT: eat any raw sodden boiled

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4995
1 Occurrence


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