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TheMoedim.com has provided this glossary of Hebrew and Greek words to aid our readers in the understanding of key concepts used on the site.

 

 

Term Main definition
Neviim

נביאים

Nevi'im- A plural Hebrew word meaning "prophets" usually in reference to the writings of the Prophets in Scripture.  It is one of the words that forms the acronym "TaNaKh" used to describe the Hebrew Bible.  Strongs #5030.  Pronounced nevee EEM.  Singular "nevi".

 
Noach

נח

Noach- The literal Hebrew name of Noah. The name means "rest".  It is the name given to him by his father Lemekh when he said "this one will give us rest from our work..." (Genesis 5:29).  Strongs #5146.  Pronounced NO akh.