Strong’s H5002

נְאֻם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

n'um

Pronunciation

neh-oom'

Definition

Utterance, declaration, oracle

Meaning

an oracle

Usage

The term "neum" is primarily used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a divine utterance or declaration, often attributed to God or a prophet speaking on behalf of God. It signifies a solemn and authoritative pronouncement, frequently introducing or concluding a prophetic message. The phrase "neum YHWH" (utterance of the LORD) is a common formula that underscores the divine origin and authority of the message being conveyed.

Bible references

Genesis 22:16;Numbers 14:28;Numbers 24:3;Numbers 24:3;Numbers 24:4;Numbers 24:15;Numbers 24:15;Numbers 24:16;1 Samuel 2:30;1 Samuel 2:30;2 Samuel 23:1;2 Samuel 23:1;2 Kings 9:26;2 Kings 9:26;2 Kings 19:33;2 Kings 22:19;2 Chronicles 34:27;Psalm 36:1;Psalm 110:1;Proverbs 30:1;Isaiah 1:24;Isaiah 3:15;Isaiah 14:22;Isaiah 14:22;Isaiah 14:23