Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4994

Strong's H4994 · Hebrew

נָא

nâʼ · /naw/

Number
H4994
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָא
Transliteration
nâʼ
Pronunciation
naw
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.

Root / derivation: a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָא across 9 verses.

now2×
thee2×
dead1×
let1×
Oh1×
to1×
you1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis4 verses
Exodus1 verse
Numbers1 verse
Judges3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4994 (nâʼ) mean?

'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

How many times does H4994 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4994 (נָא) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “now.”

How is nâʼ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4994 is rendered as “now” (2×), “thee” (2×), “dead” (1×), “let” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word נָא come from?

a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered;