נוּף
nuph
to sprinkle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "nuph" (H5130A) is a verb that means "to sprinkle." Its semantic domain is Physical Action, indicating that it refers to a tangible, physical activity. This word is used only twice in the Bible, suggesting it is a relatively rare or specialized term. Given its definition, "nuph" likely refers to the act of scattering or casting something, such as water or a substance, in a scattered or dispersed manner. The physical nature of this action implies a sense of movement or motion, possibly in a random or unpredictable way. The rarity of "nuph" in the Bible and its limited usage suggest that it may be a technical or specialized term, possibly related to a specific ritual or practice. Without more context or information, it is difficult to determine the significance of this word beyond its literal meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text