נְגִ֣יד
𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃
nâgîyd
the ruler
A leader or one set over others; specifically, an individual appointed or recognized as a governor, prince, chief military commander, or other prominent administrator. Used for persons in authoritative positions across civil, military, and religious spheres. The term can refer to heads of clans, provincial governors, military leaders, high officials of the monarchy, or sometimes designates individuals chosen by divine command. The primary sense is that of a ruler or principal figure occupying a position of leadership.
2 Chronicles 28:7 · Word #11
Lexicon H5057
| Lemma | נָגִיד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤉𐤃 |
| Transliteration | nâgîyd |
| Strong's | H5057 |
| Definition | A leader or one set over others; specifically, an individual appointed or recognized as a governor, prince, chief military commander, or other prominent administrator. Used for persons in authoritative positions across civil, military, and religious spheres. The term can refer to heads of clans, provincial governors, military leaders, high officials of the monarchy, or sometimes designates individuals chosen by divine command. The primary sense is that of a ruler or principal figure occupying a position of leadership. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the ruler |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5057-05
leader
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular; construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָגִיד denotes one who stands in front in a position of prominence and authority, reflecting the root sense of being conspicuous and leading. As a masculine singular construct noun, it identifies a single male leader in relation to what follows. |
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