Strong’s H5087

נָדַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nadar

Pronunciation

naw-dar'

Definition

To vow, make a vow

Meaning

to promise

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nadar" primarily means to make a vow or promise, often in a religious or solemn context. It involves a commitment to perform a certain action or to dedicate something to God. Vows were taken seriously in the biblical context, and fulfilling them was considered a moral and spiritual obligation.

Bible references

Genesis 28:20;Genesis 31:13;Leviticus 27:8;Numbers 6:2;Numbers 6:21;Numbers 6:21;Numbers 21:2;Numbers 30:2;Numbers 30:3;Numbers 30:10;Deuteronomy 12:11;Deuteronomy 12:17;Deuteronomy 23:21;Deuteronomy 23:22;Deuteronomy 23:23;Judges 11:30;Judges 11:39;1 Samuel 1:11;2 Samuel 15:7;2 Samuel 15:8;Psalm 76:11;Psalm 132:2;Ecclesiastes 5:4;Ecclesiastes 5:4;Ecclesiastes 5:5