נִדְבָּךְ (nid.bakh)
nid.bakh
layer
A:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- A:N-M
Word Overview
The noun nidbakh refers to a distinct row, layer, or course, particularly in the context of construction. In the Hebrew Bible, it describes an organized arrangement of materials, most notably stones laid in a specific sequence during building projects.
This term appears only once in Scripture, in Ezra 3:8, where it details the organization of workers and materials for rebuilding the temple foundation. The usage emphasizes the methodical nature of the work, highlighting how individual stones were placed in orderly courses to create a stable structure.
The word underscores the importance of order and precision in biblical construction narratives. By specifying that stones were laid in nidbakh, the text conveys that the rebuilding effort was not chaotic but followed a deliberate plan, reflecting the care taken in restoring sacred spaces.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word nidbakh describes a specific layer or course of stone used in building. It appears only once in the Bible, in Ezra 3:8, where it helps describe how the workers organized themselves to rebuild the temple foundation. This detail shows that the restoration was not random but followed a careful plan.
For your faith, this reminds us that God values order and preparation. Just as builders laid stones in distinct layers to create a stable structure, our spiritual lives are built over time with intentionality. You do not need to rush or feel chaotic; God is working in the steady, daily steps of your journey.
When you face tasks that seem large or overwhelming, remember this image of layered strength. Trust that each small act of obedience adds a new course to your foundation. God sees the care you take and uses it to build something lasting and secure for His glory.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- rows1×
- and/ a row1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- נִדְבָּכִ֞ין1×
- וְ/נִדְבָּ֖ךְ1×