Original Word: נָאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: na'ah
Pronunciation: nah-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-aw')
Definition: To be beautiful, befitting, suitable
Meaning: a home, a pasture

habitation, house, pasture, pleasant place

From na'ah; a home; figuratively, a pasture -- habitation, house, pasture, pleasant place.

see HEBREW na'ah

Word Origin
see navah
NASB Translation
habitations (2), pasture grounds (1), pastures (7).

II. [נָוָה] noun feminine pasture, meadow; — plural construct נְוֺת Zephaniah 2:6, usually נְאוֺת Psalm 23:2 11t.; —

1 pasture, meadow: הָרֹעִים ׳נ Amos 1:2, compare Zephaniah 2:6 ("" גִּדְרוֺת צאֹן; see also [כָּרה] p. 500 above); especially נְאוֺת (הַ)מִּדְבָּר Jeremiah 9:9; Jeremiah 23:10; Psalm 65:13; Joel 1:19,20; Joel 2:22; דֶּשֶׁא ׳נ Psalm 23:2 grassy pastures; אֱלֹהִים ׳נ Psalm 83:13 pastures of God, i.e. the land of Canaan, יַעֲקֹב ׳נ Lamentations 2:2; הַשָּׁלוֺם ׳נ Jeremiah 25:37 meadows of pace; חָמָס ׳נ Psalm 74:20 apparently habitations (?) of violence, but read probably ׳גַּאֲוָה וְח, so Bi Che (see Psalm 73:6). — Jeremiah 6:2 see following; Job 8:6 see I. נָוֶה.

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָוָה (navah), which means to dwell or abide.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3542: νομή (nomē) • pasture, feeding place
• G3624: οἶκος (oikos) • house, home
• G5117: τόπος (topos) • place, location
• G5610: ὥρα (hōra) • hour, time
• G5611: ὡραῖος (hōraios) • beautiful, timely
• G3484: Ναζαρέθ (Nazareth) • Nazareth, a place name

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of dwelling, place, and beauty, aligning with the Hebrew concept of נָאָה (na'ah) as a home or pasture.

Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, נָאָה (na'ah) is used to describe a place of dwelling, often with an emphasis on its suitability or attractiveness as a home or pasture. It is used in contexts that highlight the provision and care associated with a dwelling place.

Context: • נָאָה (na'ah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place of habitation, often with pastoral connotations. It is used to describe both literal and metaphorical homes, emphasizing the beauty and suitability of the location. The term is associated with the idea of a dwelling that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and nurturing.
• In the context of pastoral imagery, נָאָה (na'ah) can refer to a pasture, a place where flocks are tended and cared for. This usage underscores the provision and sustenance found in such a setting.
• The term is used in poetic and prophetic literature to evoke images of peace, security, and divine provision. It often appears in passages that describe the ideal state of God's people dwelling in safety and abundance.
• Example from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB): In Isaiah 32:18, the term is used to describe a peaceful habitation: "Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest."

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