Strong’s H5288
נַעַר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
na`ar
Pronunciation
nah'-ar
Definition
Boy, lad, youth, servant, young man
Meaning
a boy, a servant, a girl
Usage
The Hebrew word "na'ar" primarily refers to a young male, ranging from a child to a young adult. It is used to describe boys, youths, and sometimes servants or attendants. The term can denote both age and social status, often implying a stage of life characterized by vigor, potential, and learning.
Bible references
Genesis 14:24;Genesis 18:7;Genesis 19:4;Genesis 21:12;Genesis 21:17;Genesis 21:17;Genesis 21:18;Genesis 21:19;Genesis 21:20;Genesis 22:3;Genesis 22:5;Genesis 22:5;Genesis 22:12;Genesis 22:19;Genesis 25:27;Genesis 34:19;Genesis 37:2;Genesis 41:12;Genesis 43:8;Genesis 44:22;Genesis 44:30;Genesis 44:31;Genesis 44:32;Genesis 44:33;Genesis 44:33