נוּמָה
nu.mah
drowsiness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "nu.mah" (H5124) is defined as "drowsiness." This term is used only once in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare occurrence in the Hebrew text. The concept of drowsiness suggests a state of physical or mental lethargy, often associated with sleep or a lack of alertness. The significance of "nu.mah" lies in its potential to describe a physical or emotional state of being disconnected from one's surroundings or circumstances. In a biblical context, drowsiness might imply a lack of awareness or attentiveness, which could have implications for decision-making or spiritual discernment. The use of this term in a single biblical passage suggests that it may be a nuanced concept with specific connotations in the original Hebrew text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text