Strong’s H4997

נֹאד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

no'd

Pronunciation

nōd

Definition

Wandering, exile

Meaning

a, bag

Usage

The term "nod" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of wandering or being in exile. It conveys the idea of restlessness and being without a permanent home. This word is often associated with the consequences of sin, particularly in the context of divine judgment.

Bible references

Joshua 9:4;Joshua 9:13;Judges 4:19;1 Samuel 16:20;Psalm 56:8;Psalm 119:83