Nâʼam — H5001

Definition

verb

properly, to whisper, i.e. (by implication) to utter as aoracle

1. to prophesy, utter a prophecy, speak as prophet, say
1. (Qal) to utter a prophecy, speak as prophet

Usually translated as

say

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• légō (G3004)
• phēmí (G5346)

Occurrences

Nâʼam occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Jeremiah (1)

• Jeremiah 23:31 — Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say (וַֽיִּנְאֲמ֖וּ), He saith.