Strong’s H5206

נִידָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

niydah

Pronunciation

nee-DAH

Definition

Impurity, uncleanness, menstruation, separation

Meaning

removal, exile

Usage

The term "nidah" primarily refers to a state of ritual impurity, often associated with menstruation. It denotes a period during which a woman is considered ceremonially unclean and is required to separate herself from certain religious and social activities. The concept of "nidah" extends beyond menstruation to include other forms of ritual impurity, emphasizing the need for purification before participating in communal worship.

Bible references

Lamentations 1:8