Strong's Lexicon nevalu or nevali: Foolishness, folly, disgrace Original Word: נְוָלוּ Word Origin: Derived from the root נבל (n-b-l), which generally conveys the idea of withering, fading, or being foolish. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of foolishness or folly is μωρία (moria), Strong's Greek 3472, which also conveys the idea of foolishness or absurdity. Usage: The term "nevalu" or "nevali" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of foolishness or moral degradation. It often describes actions or behaviors that are considered disgraceful or lacking in wisdom, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. The word is associated with a lack of understanding or discernment, often leading to shameful or sinful conduct. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued, and foolishness was seen as a moral failing rather than merely a lack of intelligence. The concept of "nevalu" or "nevali" would have been understood as a serious character flaw, often leading to social and spiritual consequences. The Israelites were encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, which were seen as gifts from God, in contrast to the folly that leads one away from God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) perhaps of foreign origin Definition a refuse heap NASB Translation refuse heap (1), rubbish heap (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְוָלוּ, נְוָלִר (K§ 61, 4. 5) noun feminine refuse-heap (ᵑ7 נְוָלִי dung-heap; perhaps loan-word from Assyrian namâlu (nawâlu), ruin, JenKB vi. 363); — נְוָלוּ Ezra 6:11, נְוָלִי Daniel 2:5; Daniel 3:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dunghill (Aramaic) or nvaliy (Aramaic) {nev-aw-lee'}; from an unused root probably meaning to be foul; a sink -- dunghill. Forms and Transliterations נְוָל֥וּ נְוָלִ֣י נְוָלִ֥י נולו נולי nə·wā·lî nə·wā·lū nevaLi nevaLu nəwālî nəwālūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:11 HEB: עֲלֹ֑הִי וּבַיְתֵ֛הּ נְוָל֥וּ יִתְעֲבֵ֖ד עַל־ NAS: shall be made a refuse heap on account KJV: be made a dunghill for INT: account and his house A refuse shall be made account Daniel 2:5 Daniel 3:29 3 Occurrences |
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