Hebrew · H6496, H5057 · unreviewed

פָּקִיד נָגִיד

A superintendent (civil, military or religious) · a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

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פָּקִיד H6496 a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
Pronunciation pāqiyd
Official appointed to oversee administrative duties; connotes delegated authority with accountability for specific charge
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נָגִיד H5057 a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
Pronunciation nāgiyd
Leader who stands foremost in authority—civilian, military, or religious; implies prominence and honor.
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What does פָּקִיד נָגִיד (paqidh nagidh) mean in the Bible?

פָּקִיד · נָגִיד is a Hebrew word meaning "official, overseer, chief officer".

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Meaning

official, overseer, chief officer
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