Lexical Definition
נְבִיאָה nᵉbîyʼâh (neb-ee-yaw') prophetess H:N-F
feminine of נָבִיא
prophetess.
- a prophetess or (generally) inspired woman
- by implication, a poetess
- by association a prophet's wife
1) prophetess
1a) ancient type endowed with gift of song (Miriam)
1b) later type consulted for a word (Huldah)
1c) false prophetess (Noadiah)
1d) wife of Isaiah the prophet
See Greek: προφῆτις
Usage: 4 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| נְבִיאָ֔ה | a prophetess | Judg.4.4 |
| הַנְּבִיאָה֙ | the prophetess | Neh.6.14 |
| הַנְּבִיאָ֜ה | the prophetess | Exod.15.20 • 2Kgs.22.14 • 2Chr.34.22 |
| הַנְּבִיאָ֔ה | the prophetess | Isa.8.3 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
נְבִיאָה noun masculine prophetess; —
1. a. of the ancient type endowed with gift of song, Miriam Exod 15:20 Deborah Judg 4:4.
b. of the later type consulted for a word of ׳י, Huldah 2Kgs 22:14 = 2Chr 34:22.
2. false prophetess, Noadiah Neh 6:14.
3. wife of Isaiah Isa 8:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 15:20 |
| Judges | 4:4 |
| 2 Kings | 22:14 |
| 2 Chronicles | 34:22 |
| Nehemiah | 6:14 |
| Isaiah | 8:3 |