Strong's H5068 · Hebrew
נָדַב
nâdab · /naw-dab'/
Definition
to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
KJV: offer freely, be (give, make, offer self) willing(-ly).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָדַב across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering
Exodus 35:21And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.
Exodus 35:29The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.
Judges2 verses
1 Chronicles5 verses
The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? consecrate his service: Heb. fill his hand
1 Chronicles 29:6Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,
1 Chronicles 29:9Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
1 Chronicles 29:14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. be able: Heb. retain, or, obtain strength of thine: Heb. of thine hand
1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found
2 Chronicles1 verse
Ezra3 verses
And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered. strengthened: that is, helped them
Ezra 2:68And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:
Ezra 3:5And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5068 (nâdab) mean?
to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
How many times does H5068 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5068 (נָדַב) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “willingly.”
How is nâdab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5068 is rendered as “willingly” (7×), “offered” (6×), “willing” (3×), “freely” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָדַב come from?
a primitive root;