Original Word: נַעֲרַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Na`aray
Pronunciation: nah-ah-RAH-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (nah-ar-ah'-ee)
Definition: Naarai
Meaning: Naarai

Naarai

From na'ar; youthful; Naarai, an Israelite -- Naarai.

see HEBREW na'ar

Word Origin
from the same as naar
Definition
one of David's heroes
NASB Translation
Naarai (1).

נַעֲרַי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes, ׳נ בֶּןאֶֿזְכָּ֑י 1 Chronicles 11:37; ᵐ5 Νααραι, A Νοορα, ᵐ5^L Ναραι (= מַּעֲרַי הָאַרְבִּי 2 Samuel 23:35).

Word Origin: Derived from the root נַעַר (na'ar), meaning "youth" or "young man."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name נַעֲרַי (Naarai), as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The name Naarai appears in the context of a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is specifically mentioned in the genealogical and military records of King David's mighty men.

Context: Naarai is identified as one of David's mighty warriors, listed among the valiant men who served King David. In 1 Chronicles 11:37, Naarai is mentioned as the son of Ezbai. The passage highlights his role as part of the elite group of warriors who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty to David. This group, often referred to as "David's Mighty Men," played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The mention of Naarai in this context underscores the importance of these warriors in the biblical narrative, as they were instrumental in the military successes and consolidation of power during David's reign.

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