5112. nod

Lexicon

nod: Wandering, exile, fugitive

Original Word: נוֹדּ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nowd
Pronunciation: nōd
Phonetic Spelling: (node)
Definition: Wandering, exile, fugitive
Meaning: exile

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wandering

(only defect. Nod {node}); from nuwd; exile -- wandering.

see HEBREW nuwd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nud
Definition
wandering (of aimless fugitive)
NASB Translation
wanderings (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. [נוֺד, נֹד] noun [masculine] wandering of aimless fugitive; — only suffix נֹדִי Psalm 59:9 my wandering (word-play with נאֹדֶ֑ךָ v^b).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּד (nud), which means to wander or to flee.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of exile in the Hebrew Bible finds its Greek counterpart in terms such as διασπορά (diaspora, Strong's Greek 1290), which refers to the dispersion of the Jewish people outside their ancestral homeland.
• Another related Greek term is ἀποδημία (apodemia, Strong's Greek 589), meaning a journey abroad or living in a foreign land, capturing the essence of being away from one's native country.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term נוֹדּ (nod) within its biblical and theological context, highlighting its significance in the narrative of exile and restoration.

Usage: The term נוֹדּ is used in the context of being in exile or wandering, often with a connotation of being unsettled or without a permanent home.

Context: • The Hebrew word נוֹדּ (nod) is associated with the concept of exile, reflecting a condition of being displaced from one's homeland. This term is rooted in the idea of wandering, as seen in the broader Semitic language family, where the root נוּד (nud) conveys movement and instability.
• In the biblical narrative, exile is a recurring theme, often depicted as a consequence of disobedience to God. The state of being in exile is not merely a physical displacement but also carries spiritual and emotional dimensions, symbolizing separation from God's presence and blessings.
• The concept of נוֹדּ is illustrated in the story of Cain, who, after murdering Abel, is condemned to be "a restless wanderer on the earth" (Genesis 4:12, BSB). This narrative underscores the punitive aspect of exile, where the individual is cut off from community and stability.
• Exile in the Hebrew Bible is also a collective experience, notably in the Babylonian Exile, where the people of Israel are taken from their land. This event is pivotal in the prophetic literature, where exile serves as both judgment and a catalyst for repentance and eventual restoration.
• Theologically, exile is seen as a period of testing and purification, with the hope of return and redemption. The prophets often speak of a future gathering of the exiles, a theme that resonates with the promise of God's enduring covenant with His people.

Forms and Transliterations

נֹדִי֮ נדי nō·ḏî noDi nōḏî

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 56:8
HEB: נֹדִי֮ סָפַ֪רְתָּ֫ה אָ֥תָּה
NAS: You have taken account of my wanderings; Put
KJV: Thou tellest my wanderings: put
INT: of my wanderings have taken you

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5112
1 Occurrence

nō·ḏî — 1 Occ.