What does נוּב (yanub) mean in the Bible?
נוּב (yanub): Growth metaphor linking literal germination to figurative flourishing, prosperity, and fruitful utterance of words
Hebrew · H5107
נוּב
To germinate , i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make ) flourish ; also (of words), to utter
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
נוּב H5107
Pronunciation yanub
What does נוּב (yanub) mean in the Bible?
נוּב (yanub): Growth metaphor linking literal germination to figurative flourishing, prosperity, and fruitful utterance of words
Full entry for נוּב (H5107) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H5107?
The BSB source-word alignment has 4 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include bear fruit (1), brings forth (1), flourish (1), increase (1).
Where does נוּב (yanub) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 62:10. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (2), Proverbs (1), Zechariah (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders It bear fruit 1× Psalms 92:14
brings forth 1× Proverbs 10:31
flourish 1× Zechariah 9:17
increase 1× Psalms 62:10
Show sample aligned rows
Psalms 62:10 יָנ֑וּב to increase Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Psalms 92:14 יְנוּב֣וּן to bear fruit Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Proverbs 10:31 יָנ֣וּב to brings forth Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Zechariah 9:17 יְנוֹבֵ֥ב to flourish Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned row Psalms 62:10
Aligned rows 4
Books represented 3
Psalms 2 Proverbs 1 Zechariah 1
Source forms
יָנ֑וּב 1x yā·nūḇ Psalms 62:10
יָנ֣וּב 1x yā·nūḇ Proverbs 10:31
יְנוֹבֵ֥ב 1x yə·nō·w·ḇêḇ Zechariah 9:17
יְנוּב֣וּן 1x yə·nū·ḇūn Psalms 92:14
Parsing patterns
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular 2x Psalms 62:10, Proverbs 10:31
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular 1x Zechariah 9:17
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun 1x Psalms 92:14
Evidence Summary
CreationWisdom
Hebrew word. Growth metaphor linking literal germination to figurative flourishing, prosperity, and fruitful utterance of words
Strong's H5107
Lexical occurrences 4 verses Word forms 2 forms 3 references Verse guides 0 guides
Study link Proverbs 10:31 Source Gloss
to germinate , i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make ) flourish ; also (of words), to utter
Extended definition Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Growth metaphor linking literal germination to figurative flourishing, prosperity, and fruitful utterance of words
to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter BDB: bear fruit Usage: bring forth (fruit), make cheerful, increase.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 2 Aligned forms 3
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×
Imperfect Prov 10:31 · Ps 62:11 2×
Polel 1×
Imperfect Zech 9:17 1×
Selected Scripture Witness
Selected passage-level study witnesses for this word. This section is not the full occurrence list.
Old Testament Witnesses
to sprout, flourish, or produce fruit
Showing 1 selected witness from 4 lexical occurrence verses.
Word Origins
נוּב is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Why This Word Matters
The verb conveys the image of speech producing wisdom like fruit from a healthy tree. Proverbs 10:31
Canonical Themes
Creation Wisdom
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain