נָאוֶה
na.eh
lovely
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "na.eh" (H5000) is defined as "lovely." This adjective conveys a positive emotional value, suggesting something or someone that is pleasing, attractive, or endearing. The word appears 10 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. In terms of usage, "na.eh" is often used to describe physical beauty, as in the description of a woman's appearance (e.g., Song of Solomon 6:1). However, it can also be used to describe abstract concepts, such as the pleasantness of a place (e.g., Genesis 13:10). This versatility suggests that "na.eh" is not limited to a specific domain, but rather is a general term for something that is pleasing or attractive. The significance of "na.eh" lies in its ability to convey a sense of appreciation and enjoyment. In a world where functionality and utility often take precedence, "na.eh" reminds us of the importance of beauty, pleasure, and delight. By using this word to describe a wide range of things, the Bible highlights the value of experiencing joy and appreciation in everyday life.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.
Psalms 147:1Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
Proverbs 17:7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 19:10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 26:1Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Song of Solomon 1:5I am dark, but lovely, you daughters of Jerusalem, like Kedar’s tents, like Solomon’s curtains.
Song of Solomon 2:14My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountainside, let me see your face. let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely.
Song of Solomon 4:3Your lips are like scarlet thread. Your mouth is lovely. Your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind your veil.
Song of Solomon 6:4You are beautiful, my love, as Tirzah, lovely as Jerusalem, awesome as an army with banners.
Jeremiah 6:2I will cut off the beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion.