Strong's Lexicon noar: Youth, young man, childhood Original Word: נֹעַר Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעַר (na'ar), which means "to shake off" or "to shake out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3501 (νέος, neos): Refers to something new or young, often used in the New Testament to describe young people or newness in time. - G3816 (παῖς, pais): Can mean child, servant, or young person, depending on the context. Usage: The Hebrew word "noar" primarily refers to the period of youth or the state of being young. It is often used to describe young men or the time of life characterized by vigor, strength, and the potential for growth and development. In the biblical context, "noar" can also imply a sense of inexperience or immaturity, highlighting the formative nature of this life stage. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, youth was a significant phase of life, marked by preparation for adult responsibilities. Young men were trained in various skills, including agriculture, warfare, and religious duties. The community placed a strong emphasis on the guidance and instruction of the young, as seen in the wisdom literature, which often addresses the youth directly, urging them to seek wisdom and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as naar Definition youth, early life NASB Translation childhood (1), youth (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֹ֫עַר noun masculine youth, early life (rare poetic synonym for נְעוּרִים); — absolute ׳נ Job 33:25 (= youthful vigour), Job 36:14, ׳מִנּ Proverbs 29:21; Psalm 88:16 from youth up. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance child, youth From na'ar; (abstractly) boyhood (compare na'ar) -- child, youth. see HEBREW na'ar see HEBREW na'ar Forms and Transliterations בַּנֹּ֣עַר בנער מִנֹּ֑עַר מִנֹּ֣עַר מנער ban·nō·‘ar bannō‘ar banNoar min·nō·‘ar minnō‘ar minNoarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 33:25 HEB: רֻֽטֲפַ֣שׁ בְּשָׂר֣וֹ מִנֹּ֑עַר יָ֝שׁ֗וּב לִימֵ֥י NAS: than in youth, Let him return KJV: shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return INT: become his flesh youth return to the days Job 36:14 Psalm 88:15 Proverbs 29:21 4 Occurrences |
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