נְדַד
𐤍𐤃𐤃
nᵉdad
H5075 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Aramaic verb meaning to move away, depart, or flee from a place, often with an implication of escaping, wandering, or seeking distance, either physically or figuratively. It can convey voluntary or forced motion away from a specific location, presence, or danger.
Semantic Range
to depart, to go away, to flee, to wander, to be removed, to be driven away
Root / Etymology
From the root נ-ד-ד (נָדַד), which in Hebrew means 'to flee,' 'to wander,' or 'to be unsettled.' In Aramaic, נְדַד shares this root and semantic connection, referring specifically to departing or moving away. The Aramaic verbal form reflects standard derivation patterns from the Hebrew root.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Used only in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (notably in Daniel 4:11, 4:14), נְדַד signifies action where figures or things move or are removed from a place, typically indicating dispersal or estrangement. In the context of Daniel, the word describes the departure of animals from under a tree cut down in Nebuchadnezzar's dream, emphasizing both the act of leaving and a sense of disruption. While English translations often use 'depart' or 'flee,' these may understate the nuance of agitation, disturbance, or loss associated with the term. No theological nuance is inherent to the word itself; it broadly describes physical or spatial motion away. Closely related to the Hebrew נָדַד, but restricted in biblical usage to Aramaic narrative.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to נָדַד; to depart; go from.
Bantu Hebrew
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נדד (n-d-d) — fleeing, wandering, moving away, unrest
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4059 | מִדַּד | and he scattered |
| H5074 | נָדַד | the wandering-one |
| H5076 | נָדֻד | restless tossings |
| H5079 | נִדָּה | in menstrual-exclusion of |
| H5206 | נִידָה | for exclusion |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5075-01 |
נַדַּ֥ת | nadat | AVqp3fs |
fled | she fled away | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5075-01 |
Daniel 6:19 | נַדַּ֥ת | nadat | AVqp3fs |
fled | she fled away |