Strong's Lexicon nun: To propagate, increase, continue Original Word: נוּן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While the specific verb form "nun" is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, the concept it represents is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The idea of lineage and continuation is central to many biblical narratives, such as God's promises to Abraham about his descendants (Genesis 15:5) and the genealogies that trace the lineage of key biblical figures. 10. Corresponding Strong's Greek Entries: The Greek equivalent concepts can be found in words like "γεννάω" (gennao - to beget, to bring forth) and "διαμένω" (diameno - to remain, to continue), which carry similar meanings of continuation and propagation. Usage: The Hebrew verb "nun" primarily conveys the idea of perpetuation or continuation, often in the context of lineage or posterity. Cultural and Historical Background: It suggests the concept of enduring or extending life, whether through descendants or through the continuation of a name or legacy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to propagate, increase NASB Translation increase (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נוּן, נִין] verb propagate, increase (si vera lectio) ( > denominative from נין Hup-Now SS; — Late Hebrew נוּן = fish, so Aramaic נוּנָא,  , Assyrian nunu; — Qal or Hiph`il ?) Imperfect ינין Kt; > Niph`al ינּוֺן Qr Psalm 72:17 let his name have increase (or, if Niph`al, be propagated, spread); but dubious, Vrss perhaps יִכּוֺן be established, endure. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be continued A primitive root; to resprout, i.e. Propagate by shoots; figuratively, to be perpetual -- be continued. Forms and Transliterations יִנֹּ֪ון ינון yin·nō·wn yinNon yinnōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 72:17 HEB: [יָנִין כ] (יִנֹּ֪ון ק) שְׁ֫מ֥וֹ NAS: May his name increase as long KJV: his name shall be continued as long as INT: long as the sun be continued may his name and let bless 1 Occurrence |
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