נַעֲרַי
na.a.ray
Naarai
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Naarai (H5293): A Single Biblical Reference Naarai appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, making it one of the rarest terms in the biblical lexicon. Based on the lexical data provided, it functions as a proper noun—specifically a personal name rather than a common word with semantic range or usage patterns. The single occurrence severely limits our ability to establish meaning through comparative analysis or contextual variation. With only one attestation in Scripture, Naarai cannot be analyzed for semantic nuance, idiomatic usage, or theological significance in the way more frequently occurring terms can be. A proper name typically carries historical or genealogical importance rather than linguistic meaning that would illuminate broader biblical concepts. Any fuller understanding of who Naarai was, his role, or his importance would require examining the specific biblical passage where this name appears—information not provided in the lexical data alone. The rarity of this entry underscores an important limitation: biblical lexicons catalog all terms, but their analytical value depends heavily on frequency. While Naarai is documented as part of the biblical vocabulary, the single occurrence provides minimal basis for linguistic or theological analysis beyond confirming its existence as a proper noun in the biblical text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text