Nûwb — H5107

Definition

verb

to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter

1. to bear fruit
1. (Qal) to bear fruit
2. (Pilel) to make to flourish (fig.)

Usually translated as

make cheerful, increase, bring forth

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• plēthýnō (G4129)
• rhéō (G4482)

Occurrences

Nûwb occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (2), Proverbs (1), Zechariah (1)

• Psalms 62:10 — Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase (יָנ֑וּב), set not your heart upon them.
• Psalms 92:14 — They shall still bring forth fruit (יְנוּב֣וּן) in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
• Proverbs 10:31 — The mouth of the just bringeth forth (יָנ֣וּב) wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
• Zechariah 9:17 — For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful (יְנוֹבֵ֥ב), and new wine the maids.