Bible Dictionary

Nadab

A Hebrew proper name meaning "generous," "noble," or "willing."

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

241 of 368

Letter

N

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "generous," "noble," or "willing."

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

Original Language

Hebrew

נָדָב

Nadav

generous; noble; willing

Greek

Ναδάβ

Nadab

Nadab

Meaning

Nadab is a Hebrew proper name meaning “generous,” “noble,” or “willing.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Nadab was the firstborn son of Aaron and Elisheba and was appointed to the priesthood with his brothers.

He and his brother Abihu died after offering strange fire before the LORD.


Key References

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

  • Aaron
  • Abihu
  • Eleazar
  • Ithamar
  • Priest
  • High Priest

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 6:23
  • Exodus 24:1-2
  • Exodus 28:1
  • Leviticus 8:1-36
  • Leviticus 10:1-7
  • Numbers 3:2-4
  • Numbers 26:60-61
  • 1 Chronicles 6:3
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-2

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