Naaman pleasant. The pride of man thoroughly humbled, and the kingdom received as a little child. Name occurs about 12 Times in the Scriptures. 2 Kings 5.
Nadab liberal or noble. Reigned two years This wicked king followed in his father’s evil courses, and was conspired against and slain by Baasha. 1 Kings 15.
Nadab and Abihu noble and whose father is God. The daring presumption of mere nature, aided by religious ordinances and ecclesiastical position, to enter the Lord’s presence. These names occur about 12 Times, always in conjunction, and only in the Old Testament. Num. 3.
Nail A symbol of steadfast, firmly established. Isa. 22:23-25; Zech. 10:4; Ezra 9:8.
Nain (In Galilee, some 8 miles south by east of Nazareth. The approach to the place is by a steep ascent from the plain of Esdraelon; rocks and sepulchres abound in the vicinity. It is where Jesus raised to life the widow’s son. It is now a small hamlet of about 20 houses, and is called Nein. Luke 7:11.
Naked A symbol of spiritual destitution, of being without Christ. Rev. 3:17-18; 2 Cor. 5:3.
Naomi, my pleasantness. Israel, Jehovah’s pleasant child, Jer. 31:20; and pleasant plant, Isa. 5:7. Ruth 1.
Nathanael The Israelite of whom the Lord said, “in whom is no guile,” and who confessed Jesus to be the Son of God and the King of Israel. He is only again mentioned as being with the disciples when Peter went fishing. He is supposed by some to be identical with Bartholomew. John 1:45-49; 21:2.
Natural
1. φυσικός, from φύσις, “nature,” that which is according to nature in mankind or the animal world. Rom. 1:26-27; 2 Peter 2:12.
2. κατά φύσιν, “according to nature,” here applied to the vegetable kingdom: it was contrary to nature to graft wild branches into a good tree. Rom. 11:21,24.
3. ψυχικός, from ψυχή, “life, soul, breath,” etc. 1 Cor. 2:14; 15:44,46. The same word is translated “sensual” in James 3:15; Jude 19; one governed by his natural mind and appetites; a natural man, “not having the Spirit.”
4. γένεσις, from “to be born.” James 1:23. Ttranslated “nature” in James 3:6.
5. This term denotes the state of the unconverted — a condition in which there is not a single link with the living God. One living in the flesh, i.e. in the doctrinal sense of the word, is a “natural” man; one walking in the Spirit is a “spiritual” man. “Sensual” in James 3:15, and Jude 19, should be “natural.”
Naught bad. 2 Kings 2:19.
Naughty bad. Jer. 24:2.
Nazarene A native of Nazareth. For some reason, now unknown, it was proverbial among the Jews that nothing good could come from Nazareth. The Lord’s reception must rest on higher and holier grounds than anything of earth. Matt. 2:23; Acts 24:5.
Nazareth A town in Galilee, lying 6 miles west of mount Tabor. Though on a mountain it is surrounded by hills, which shelter it from the bleak winds. It was here that Joseph and Mary took up their abode on their return from Egypt, and where the Lord probably spent the earlier years of His life. The place was despised by the Jews, which led Nathanael to ask, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” and to the Lord being called a Nazarene, as an inhabitant of Nazareth. Acts 24:5 shows that the term “Nazarene” was applied to the early Christians, and indeed to this day in Israel Christians are often called Nazarenes. Matt. 2:23; Mark 1:9; Luke 2:39,51; John 1:46; Acts 2:22, etc. Travellers say it is easy to find the hill, headlong down which the inhabitants sought to cast the Lord, when He spoke to them of grace having gone forth to the Gentiles (Luke 4:29). Nazareth is now called en-Nasirah, and has between 3,000 and 4,000 inhabitants. On the hill-side is a famous spring called the “Fountain of the Virgin,” and there is but little doubt that at this fountain nearly two thousand years ago might have been seen the mother of the Lord with her pitcher, as the women of the place may now be seen at the close of the day.
Neapolis The seaport of Philippi, where Paul first landed in Europe. Acts 16:11. It is now called Kavala, on the coast of Roumelia. It has a population of about 5,000, mostly Moslems.
Nebuchadnezzar prince of god mercury. Absolute and universal power in the hands of man. Name occurs about 90 times in the Scriptures. Dan. 2.
Necromancer One who professes communication with the dead. Deut. 18:11.
Neesing sneezing. Job 41:18.
Nephew, ἔκγονα, descendant, generally; not only nephews. 1 Tim. 5:4.
Nephthalim One of the twelve tribes: Naphtali. Matt. 4:13,15; Rev. 7:6. {See Zabulon.}
Net
1. δίκτυον, an ordinary trawl net. Matt. 4:20-21; Luke 5:2-6; John 21:6,8,11.
2. ἀμφίβληστρον, a net that encloses a large space. Matt. 4:18.
3. σαγήνη, a drag-net, a seyne. Matt. 13:47.
4. A symbol of cunning contrivance. Psa. 9:15; Prov. 1:17; Hab. 1:16.
Nether lower. Ex. 19:17.
Nethermost lowest. 1 Kings 6:6.
New Birth The new birth is not the improvement of man or the sanctification of his old nature, but it is the entire ignoring of the old life, with all its motions, works and tendencies, and the impartation of a totally new life or nature. This new and divinely imparted life is as true and real in the soul of the believer as it is now in Christ — “which thing (eternal life) is true in Him and in you” (1 John 2:8). We are born again or anew of water and of the Spirit, that is, of the Word of God and the Spirit of God. The “water” of John 3:5 must not be confounded with baptism, which latter is important in its place, but is not in a single instance connected with the reception of eternal life. The following Scriptures show clearly enough that “water” symbolizes the Word of God in its life-begetting, cleansing, and sanctifying power — 1 Peter 1:23; Ephesians 5:25-27; John 15:3. By the reception in faith of God’s Word in the power of the Spirit, I get communicated an actual, real, and eternal life. The measure and character of this life is Christ, thus “Christ our life.” It is a subjective condition, as “regeneration,” with which it is often erroneously confounded, is an objective one. The new birth is as distinct and positive as the life received from Adam. We, believers, have both, but it is our responsibility and privilege to deny the life of the first man, and to walk in the power of the Second Man, who is our life, as to its source, measure, character and blessedness, and who has also quickened us, the agent being the Holy Spirit planting the incorruptible seed of the Word in our souls.
New
1. καινός, “new,” in contrast with something “before,” applied to “bottles,” Matt. 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:38; new “doctrine,” Mark 1:27; Acts 17:19; new “covenant” or “testament,” Matt. 26:28; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20; 1 Cor. 11: 25; 2 Cor. 3:6; Heb. 8:8,13; 9:15; new “man,” Eph. 2:15; 4:24; new “creature,” 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15. Also used in Matthew 26:29; 27:60; Mark 14:25; 16:17; Luke 5:36; John 13:34; 19:41; 2 Peter 3:13; 1 John 2:7-8; 2 John 5; Revelation 2:17; 3:12; 5:9; 14:3; 21:1-2,5.
2. νέσς, “new” in the sense of “fresh”, not grown old, as new “wine,” Matt. 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37,39; new “lump,” 1 Cor. 5:7; new [man], Col. 3:10; new “covenant,” Heb. 12:24. The word is also translated “young” in Titus 2:4.
3. ἄγναφος, “unfulled” cloth. Matt. 9:16; Mark 2:21.
4. πρόσφατος, “recent, modern.” Heb. 10:20.
Nicanor One of those chosen to serve tables, of whom nothing more is read. Acts 6:5.
Nicodemus The ruler of the Jews, who came to Jesus by night — like others, a disciple in secret. He could not understand how a man could be born again, though the Lord intimated that being a teacher in Israel he should have known such things (see Ezek. 36:25-27). Later on, Nicodemas pleaded that Jesus should not be condemned without being heard. After the crucifixion he bought a hundred pound weight of spices to anoint the body of the Lord, thus openly identifying himself with the One whom the rulers had rejected. John 3:1,4,9; 7:50; 19:39.
Nicolaitanes There were those at Ephesus who hated the works of this sect, as the Lord did also; but at Pergamos there were some who held the doctrine of the same. It cannot now be traced what their error was. Rev. 2:6,15.
Nicolas A proselyte of Antioch. One of the seven chosen to take care of the poor saints at Jerusalem. Acts 6:5.
Nicopolis “City of Victory.’ There were several places of this name; but the one alluded to is supposed to be situated in the Epirus, south-west of Macedonia. Paul had determined to winter at this place. Titus 3:12.
Niger Acts 13:1. {See Simeon.}
Night Symbol of present dark state of the world. Rom. 13:12; 1 Thess. 5:5,7.
Nineve The Nineveh of the Old Testament, the capital of the Assyrian empire, situate on the Tigris, about 36° 20' N. The Ninevites repented at the preaching of Jonah, and they will rise up in judgment against the inhabitants of Israel, who did not repent at the preaching and miracles of the Lord. Matt. 12:41; Luke 11:30,32. Nineveh sinned afterward, and was destroyed. Ezek. 31; Zeph. 2:13-15. Its ruins are extensive, and many ancient monuments have been discovered, and are in the European museums.
Noah, Noe rest. Referred to in the N.T. –
a. for his faith in preparing an ark, according to the instructions by God, though no signs of danger were apparent;
b. as a preacher of righteousness while the ark was being built;
c. in being one of eight persons saved, when the flood came suddenly upon the ungodly, even as the coming of Christ will be when He comes to the earth. Matt. 24:37-38; Luke 3:36; 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7; 1 Pet. 3:20; 2 Peter 2:5.
d. a figure of Christ in some respects, and in others the future remnant of Israel.
Name occurs about 55 times in the Scriptures. Gen. 6.
Noble, Nobleman
1. (ἅνθρωπος) εὐγενής, “of good family, noble birth.” Luke 19:12; Acts 17:11; 1 Cor. 1:26.
2. βασιλικός, “royal, kingly.” John 4:46,49. Translated “royal.” Acts 12:21; James 2:8.
3. κράτιστος superlative of κρατύς, strong, “mighty.” Acts 24:3; 26:25.
Noisome hurtful. Psa. 91:3.
Nurse A symbol of affection and tenderness. 1 Thess. 2:7; Num. 11:12.
Nurture discipline. Eph. 6:4.
Nuts are well-known fruit, still cultivated in Israel, although not plentiful.