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נָאָה H4998

H4998 is the Hebrew word נָאָה, transliterated nâʼâh and said naw-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it becometh.

Word: נָאָהTransliteration: nâʼâhSaid: naw-aw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

properly, to be at home, i.e. (by implication) to be pleasant (or suitable), i.e. beautiful.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

becometh 1×comely 1×how beautiful 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be beautiful, become, be comely.

Verses using נָאָה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 93:5 · KJV

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

Song of Solomon 1:10 · KJV

Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.

Isaiah 52:7 · KJV

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Common questions

What does Strong's H4998 mean?

H4998 is the Hebrew word נָאָה (nâʼâh), meaning properly, to be at home, i.e. (by implication) to be pleasant (or suitable), i.e. beautiful.

How is H4998 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it becometh (1 time), comely (1 time), how beautiful (1 time).

How many times does H4998 appear in the Bible?

נָאָה (nâʼâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4998 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

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