Strong’s H5235

נֶכֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

neker

Pronunciation

NEH-ker

Definition

Foreignness, alien, unfamiliar

Meaning

something strange, unexpected calamity

Usage

The Hebrew word "neker" primarily denotes the concept of foreignness or something that is alien and unfamiliar. It is often used in the context of distinguishing between what is native or known and what is foreign or unknown. This term can refer to foreign gods, practices, or people, emphasizing the distinction and sometimes the separation required between the Israelites and other nations or customs.

Bible references

Job 31:3