Original Word: נֵרְדְּ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nerd
Pronunciation: nayrd
Phonetic Spelling: (nayrd)
Definition: nard, an aromatic
Meaning: Nard, an aromatic substance derived from the spikenard plant, used in ancient times for its fragrance and as a costly perfume.

Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely from the Sanskrit word "nalada," referring to the spikenard plant.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for nard is Strong's G3487, νάρδος (nardos), which also refers to the aromatic spikenard plant. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the same costly perfume, emphasizing its significance across both Hebrew and Greek texts in the Bible.

Usage: The term נֵרְדְּ is used in the context of aromatic substances, particularly in reference to perfumes and ointments. It is mentioned in the context of luxury and opulence, often associated with anointing and special occasions.

Context: נֵרְדְּ (nerd) refers to the aromatic plant known as spikenard, which was highly valued in ancient times for its fragrant oil. This oil was extracted from the roots of the Nardostachys jatamansi plant, native to the Himalayan region. In biblical times, nard was considered a luxury item, often used in perfumes and ointments due to its rich and distinctive aroma.

The use of nard is notably mentioned in the Song of Solomon, where it is associated with the beloved's fragrance: "While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance" (Song of Solomon 1:12, BSB). This highlights the cultural and romantic significance of nard as a symbol of love and beauty.

Nard's value and rarity made it a symbol of wealth and devotion, as seen in the New Testament account of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with costly nard oil (John 12:3, BSB). This act of anointing with nard underscores its importance in religious and ceremonial contexts, signifying honor and reverence.

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
nard
NASB Translation
nard (1), nard plants (1), perfume (1).

נֵרְדְּ noun masculine, nard, an odorific plant from India (via Persia) (Sanskrit naladâ; Persian nârdîn; Sabean, Arabic transposed according to DHM^{Burgen u. Schlosser 975 (SB xcvii)} see also SabDenkm⁸²; Greek νάρδος [so ᵐ5] (through Semites) Lewy^{Fremdwörter 40}; compare Löw^{No. 316} Lag^{M. ii. 25}); — absolute ׳נ Songs 4:14; suffix נִרְדִּי תַן רֵיחוֺ Songs 1:12; plural נְרָדִים Songs 4:13.

נֵרִיָּה see נֵר below נור

spikenard

Of foreign origin; nard, an aromatic -- spikenard.

נְרָדִֽים׃ נִרְדִּ֖י נֵ֣רְדְּ ׀ נרד נרדי נרדים׃ nə·rā·ḏîm nê·rəd neraDim nərāḏîm Nered nêrəd nir·dî nirDi nirdîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts