Strong's H5373 · Hebrew
נֵרְדְּ
nêrd · /nayrd/
Definition
nard, an aromatic
KJV: spikenard.
Root / derivation: of foreign origin;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נֵרְדְּ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Song of Solomon3 verses
While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
Song of Solomon 4:13Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, camphire: or, cypress
Song of Solomon 4:14Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5373 (nêrd) mean?
nard, an aromatic
How many times does H5373 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5373 (נֵרְדְּ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “spikenard.”
How is nêrd translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5373 is rendered as “spikenard” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word נֵרְדְּ come from?
of foreign origin;