Definition
a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
Traditional renderings: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.
Traditional renderings: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders נָא:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Zechariah 5:5נָ֤א · NowThen the angel who was speaking with me came forward and told me, “Now lift up your eyes and see what is approaching.”
- Malachi 1:8נָ֜אWhen you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.
- Malachi 1:9נָ֥א“But ask now for God’s favor. Will He be gracious? Since this has come from your hands, will He show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.
- Malachi 3:10נָא֙Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.