הַ/נְּבִיאִ֔ים
𐤄/𐤍𐤁𐤉𐤀𐤉𐤌
haneviim
the prophets
from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet.
Daniel 9:6 · Word #5
Lexicon H5030
| Lemma | נָבִיא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤁𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | nâbîyʼ |
| Strong's | H5030 |
| In-context | the prophets |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5030-04
the inspired spokesmen
| Root | נבא (n-b-ʾ) |
| Core Meanings | to bubble up, to utter forth, to proclaim, to speak by inspiration |
| Semantic Range | prophets, inspired proclaimers, spokespersons for YHWH, members of prophetic guilds, true or false prophetic figures depending on context |
| Conceptual Significance | The prophets function as covenantal spokesmen who deliver YHWH’s words to Israel and the nations. They are central mediators of revelation, calling the people to faithfulness, warning of judgment, and announcing restoration, thereby shaping Israel’s theological and moral identity. |
| Morphological Notes | Definite article (הַ) + noun masculine plural absolute (נְבִיאִים). Common masculine plural form of נָבִיא (prophet). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָבִיא derives from the root נבא, conveying the idea of inspired utterance or speech that ‘bubbles forth.’ The form is masculine plural absolute with the definite article ("the"), so "the inspired spokesmen" preserves the definite, masculine plural sense while reflecting the root idea of inspired proclamation. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root נבא (to bubble up, to utter forth, to proclaim, to speak by inspiration)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5030-01 |
baneviim | among the proclaimers |
H5012-01 |
behinaveo | in his inspired-speaking |
H5012-02 |
behinaveoto | in his inspired-speaking |
Word Usage (317 occurrences of H5030)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 20:7 | נָבִ֣יא | navi | a prophet |
| Exodus 7:1 | נְבִיאֶֽ/ךָ | neviekha | your prophet |
| Numbers 11:29 | נְבִיאִ֔ים | neviim | prophets |