◄ 5206. nidah ►
Strong's Lexicon nidah: Impurity, uncleanness, menstruation, separation Original Word: נִידָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: niydah Pronunciation: nee-DAH Phonetic Spelling: (nee-daw') Definition: removal, exile Meaning: The term "nidah" primarily refers to a state of removal or separation, often used in the context of exile or banishment. It can also imply impurity or uncleanness, particularly in a ceremonial or ritualistic sense. Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּד (nud), meaning "to wander" or "to move to and fro." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of "nidah" is Strong's Greek Number G4535, σάλπιγξ (salpinx), which refers to a trumpet or horn. While not a direct translation of "nidah," the use of "salpinx" in certain contexts can symbolize the call to attention or the announcement of significant events, including those related to judgment or purification, which may metaphorically relate to themes of separation and restoration found in "nidah." Usage: The word "nidah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe various forms of separation or exclusion, whether physical, social, or ceremonial. It is often associated with the concept of impurity, particularly in relation to menstruation or other bodily discharges, which required separation from the community or certain religious activities. Context: • The term "nidah" appears in several contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting themes of separation and impurity. In Levitical law, "nidah" is used to describe the state of a woman during her menstrual period, during which she is considered ceremonially unclean and must be separated from certain religious practices and communal activities (Leviticus 15:19-33). • Beyond its application to menstrual impurity, "nidah" can also refer to a broader state of uncleanness or defilement, whether moral or ritual. This includes instances of idolatry or moral corruption, where individuals or communities are metaphorically described as being in a state of "nidah" due to their actions (Ezekiel 36:17). • The concept of "nidah" extends to the idea of exile or banishment, reflecting the physical and spiritual separation from one's homeland or community. This is seen in the prophetic literature, where the exile of Israel is depicted as a form of "nidah," a removal from the presence and favor of God due to disobedience and sin (Lamentations 1:17). • Theologically, "nidah" underscores the importance of purity and holiness in the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the need for cleansing and restoration to overcome separation and restore communion with the divine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from nadad Definition impurity NASB Translation unclean thing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִידָה noun feminine id. (on form compare Ges§ 20, 3, R. 1 Köii. 1, 497); — of Jerusalem Lamentations 1:8 (= נִדָּה Lamentations 1:17). II. נדד (√ of following, see Köii. 1, 42; compare Arabic high hill, hill rising high into the sky, Lane2778; also earth-heap, sand-heap). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance removed Feminine of niyd; removal, i.e. Exile -- removed. see HEBREW niyd Forms and Transliterations לְנִידָ֣ה לנידה lə·nî·ḏāh leniDah lənîḏāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Lamentations 1:8 HEB: עַל־ כֵּ֖ן לְנִידָ֣ה הָיָ֑תָה כָּֽל־ NAS: she has become an unclean thing. All KJV: sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured INT: and after that an unclean has become All 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5206 1 Occurrence lə·nî·ḏāh — 1 Occ.