נְדָבָה
Properly (abstractly) spontaneity , or (adjectively) spontaneous ; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
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What does נְדָבָה (nedabah) mean in the Bible?
נְדָבָה (nedabah) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly (abstractly) spontaneity , or (adjectively) spontaneous ; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift". properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift BDB: voluntariness Usage: free(-will) offering, freely, plentiful, voluntary(-ily, offering), willing(-ly), offering). Emphasizes grace without compulsion.
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Meaning
Spontaneous, willing gift freely given—contrasts sharply with obligatory sacrifice or coerced devotion.
properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift BDB: voluntariness Usage: free(-will) offering, freely, plentiful, voluntary(-ily, offering), willing(-ly), offering).
Why This Word Matters
Emphasizes grace without compulsion. Hosea 14:4-8
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