Strong’s H5048

נֶגֶד

Part of speech

substantive; adverb; preposition; adverb; preposition

Transliteration

neged

Pronunciation

NEH-ged

Definition

Before, in front of, opposite, against, in the presence of

Meaning

a front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

Usage

The Hebrew word "neged" is primarily used as a preposition to denote spatial or relational positioning. It conveys the idea of being "in front of" or "opposite" something or someone. It can also imply being "against" or "in the presence of." The term is often used to describe physical positioning, but it can also have metaphorical implications, such as being in opposition or contrast.

Bible references

Genesis 2:18;Genesis 2:20;Genesis 21:16;Genesis 21:16;Genesis 31:32;Genesis 31:37;Genesis 33:12;Genesis 47:15;Exodus 10:10;Exodus 19:2;Exodus 34:10;Numbers 2:2;Numbers 22:32;Numbers 25:4;Deuteronomy 28:66;Deuteronomy 31:11;Deuteronomy 32:52;Joshua 3:16;Joshua 5:13;Joshua 6:5;Joshua 6:20;Joshua 8:11;Joshua 8:33;Joshua 8:35;Judges 9:17