Lexical Summary Noah: Noah Original Word: נֹעָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Noah From nuwa'; movement; Noah, an Israelitess -- Noah. see HEBREW nuwa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nua Definition a woman of Manasseh NASB Translation Noah (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֹעָה proper name, feminine a daughter of Zelophahad (of Manasseh), Numbers 26:33; Numbers 27:1; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3, ᵐ5 Νουα. Topical Lexicon Name and Family Context Noah is one of five sisters—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—who are repeatedly listed together as “the daughters of Zelophehad” (Numbers 26:33; Joshua 17:3). Their lineage traces through Hepher, Gilead, Machir, and Manasseh, situating them firmly in the half-tribe of Manasseh, descendants of Joseph. Noah is consistently placed second in the list, suggesting a recognized order among the sisters even though Scripture never singles her out apart from the group. Biblical Narrative 1. Numbers 26:33 records the sisters during the second wilderness census, noting Zelophehad’s lack of sons. “They stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation… ‘Give us property among our father’s brothers.’” (Numbers 27:2-4). The Lord affirms their request: “The daughters of Zelophehad are right. You are to give them property as an inheritance among their father’s brothers” (Numbers 27:6-7). Theological Themes • Faith in the Promised Land – Even before Israel crossed the Jordan, the sisters spoke as heirs of Canaan, modeling confidence in God’s oath to Abraham (Genesis 17:8). Legal and Social Impact Noah and her sisters prompt two complementary statutes: 1. A precedent for daughters inheriting when no sons exist (Numbers 27:8-11). These ordinances balance personal rights with covenantal order and become foundational for later inheritance jurisprudence (e.g., Ruth 4). Lessons for Ministry • Courage to Petition – The sisters approached established leadership reverently yet resolutely, encouraging believers to bring just petitions before God-ordained authorities (cf. Luke 18:1-8). Foreshadowing New Testament Truths Their inheritance anticipates the inclusive promise that in Christ “there is neither male nor female, for you are all one” (Galatians 3:28). Noah’s portion in the land prefigures the shared “imperishable inheritance” reserved in heaven for every believer (1 Peter 1:4), underscoring that divine grace distributes gifts without partiality while preserving God-ordained order. Forms and Transliterations וְנֹעָ֔ה וְנֹעָ֖ה ונעה נֹעָ֔ה נעה nō‘āh nō·‘āh noAh venoAh wə·nō·‘āh wənō‘āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:33 HEB: צְלָפְחָ֔ד מַחְלָ֣ה וְנֹעָ֔ה חָגְלָ֥ה מִלְכָּ֖ה NAS: were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, KJV: [were] Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, INT: of Zelophehad were Mahlah Noah Hoglah Milcah Numbers 27:1 Numbers 36:11 Joshua 17:3 4 Occurrences |
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