Strong’s H5012

נָבָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

naba'

Pronunciation

naw-BAH

Definition

To prophesy, to speak or sing by inspiration

Meaning

to prophesy, speak, by inspiration

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naba" primarily means to prophesy or to speak under divine inspiration. It is used to describe the act of delivering messages from God, often concerning future events or divine will. This term is associated with the role of prophets in the Old Testament, who were chosen by God to convey His words to the people of Israel. The act of prophesying could include foretelling future events, providing guidance, or delivering warnings and judgments.

Bible references

Numbers 11:25;Numbers 11:26;Numbers 11:27;1 Samuel 10:5;1 Samuel 10:6;1 Samuel 10:10;1 Samuel 10:11;1 Samuel 10:13;1 Samuel 18:10;1 Samuel 19:20;1 Samuel 19:20;1 Samuel 19:21;1 Samuel 19:21;1 Samuel 19:23;1 Samuel 19:24;1 Kings 18:29;1 Kings 22:8;1 Kings 22:10;1 Kings 22:12;1 Kings 22:18;1 Chronicles 25:2;1 Chronicles 25:3;2 Chronicles 18:7;2 Chronicles 18:9;2 Chronicles 18:11