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נוּד

𐤍𐤅𐤃

nûwd

H5111 verb

SILEX Entry

Root נוד to move, wander, be unstable, flee

Definition

To move away, wander, or flee; in Aramaic contexts, to depart quickly or escape, often in response to danger or distress. This verb describes physical movement away from a place, especially in the context of fleeing from peril.

Semantic Range

to flee, escape, get away, depart quickly, wander, move away, be driven away

Root / Etymology

From the Hebrew root נוד, which means 'to wander', 'to move', or 'to be unstable'. In Aramaic usage—where this form occurs—the core sense is preserved with a specific emphasis on active flight or fleeing. The Hebrew root נוד conveys ideas of movement, displacement, or instability, and its Aramaic counterpart likewise communicates the act of fleeing, escaping, or departing swiftly.

Historical & Contextual Notes

This verb appears in biblical Aramaic passages (not biblical Hebrew), most notably in the Aramaic portion of Daniel, conveying the action of fleeing or moving away, typically in situations of fear or urgency. As with many Hebrew/Aramaic cognate roots, the sense in Aramaic is more active (escape, flee) compared to the broader range in Hebrew (to wander, show restlessness, mourn). The motion may be physical or metaphorical. While many English translations render the term as 'flee' or 'escape,' it is sometimes broader in Aramaic, capturing any forceful removal or departure from a place, not necessarily due to pursuit. The English translation 'get away' or 'flee' is accurate in context but does not always capture the nuance of wandering or aimless movement that sometimes underlies the root.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to נָוֶה; to flee; get away.

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Root Family

נוד (n-w-d) — movement, wandering, instability, fleeing

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4493 מָנוֹד head-shaking
H4997 נֹאד like a skin-bag
H5067 נֵד like a piled heap
H5110 נוּד to move to and fro
H5112 נוֹד my skin-bottle

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5111-01 תְּנֻ֤ד tenud AVqi3fs let-roam she will flee 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5111-01 Daniel 4:11 תְּנֻ֤ד tenud AVqi3fs let-roam she will flee
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