נַעֲמָה
na.a.mah
Naamah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "na.a.mah" (Strong's number: H5279A) is a proper name, specifically a personal name. It is mentioned three times in the Bible, indicating its significance as a unique identifier for an individual. The short definition provided, "Naamah," is likely the name itself, serving as a label or title for the person. Given its status as a proper name, "na.a.mah" is not used to convey a specific meaning or concept, but rather to identify a particular person. Its range of usage is limited to these three instances in the Bible, suggesting that it holds importance within specific contexts or narratives. The significance of "na.a.mah" lies in its ability to distinguish and connect with the individual it represents, providing a unique thread of continuity within the biblical text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.
1 Kings 14:31Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in David’s city. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess. Abijam his son reigned in his place.
2 Chronicles 12:13So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.