Lexical Definition
נָאַם nâʼam (naw-am') to prophesy H:V
a primitive root
say.
- properly, to whisper, i.e. (by implication) to utter as aoracle
1) to prophesy, utter a prophecy, speak as prophet, say
1a) (Qal) to utter a prophecy, speak as prophet
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַֽיִּנְאֲמ֖וּ | and they have uttered | Jer.23.31 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[נָאַם] verb denominative utter a prophecy, speak as prophet; —
Qal Imperfect 3 masculine plural וַיִּנְאֲמוּ נְאֻם Jer 23:31 and they uttered (in the prophetic manner), it as an utterance (of ׳י); they used the prophetic formula (compare ׳אֹמְרִים נְאֻם י Ezek 13:6; Ezek 13:7).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah | 23:31 |
| Ezekiel | 13:6 · 13:7 |