Biblica Analytica

נָדַב

na.dav (H5068)

be willing

17 verses 6 books OT 15 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word "נָדַב" (na.dav) is defined as "be willing." It falls within the semantic domain of Emotion & Attitude, indicating its connection to a person's mental state or disposition. This word is used 17 times in the Bible, suggesting its importance in various contexts. The willingness conveyed by "נָדַב" can be either positive or negative, depending on the situation. It implies a readiness or disposition to act, respond, or participate in a particular way. This word is not limited to a specific emotion, but rather encompasses a general attitude or inclination. Its usage in the Bible covers a range of situations, from willingness to obey or follow instructions to a willingness to engage in negative sentimants or actions. The significance of "נָדַב" lies in its ability to convey a person's inner state or attitude, which can influence their actions and decisions. It highlights the importance of considering one's willingness or disposition when making choices or responding to situations.

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Exodus 25:2

“Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering.

Exodus 35:21

They came, everyone whose heart stirred him up, and everyone whom his spirit made willing, and brought Yahweh’s offering for the work of the Tent of Meeting, and for all of its service, and for the holy garments.

Exodus 35:29

The children of Israel brought a free will offering to Yahweh; every man and woman whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses.

Judges 5:2

“Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh!

Judges 5:9

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh!

1 Chronicles 29:5

of gold for the things of gold, and of silver for the things of silver, and for all kinds of work to be made by the hands of artisans. Who then offers willingly to consecrate himself today to Yahweh?”

1 Chronicles 29:6

Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

1 Chronicles 29:14

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and we have given you of your own.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now I have seen with joy your people, who are present here, offer willingly to you.

2 Chronicles 17:16

and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor.

Ezra 1:6

All those who were around them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with animals, and with precious things, in addition to all that was willingly offered.

Ezra 2:68

Some of the heads of fathers’ households, when they came to Yahweh’s house which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for God’s house to set it up in its place.

Ezra 3:5

and afterward the continual burnt offering, the offerings of the new moons, of all the set feasts of Yahweh that were consecrated, and of everyone who willingly offered a free will offering to Yahweh.

Nehemiah 11:2

The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.