נְדוּד (na.dud)
na.dud
tossing
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun nedud describes the physical sensation of tossing and turning, specifically in the context of sleeplessness. It appears only once in the Old Testament, in Job 7:4, where it captures the restless agitation of a mind unable to find rest.
This rare word conveys more than simple wakefulness; it implies a state of being unsettled or agitated. The imagery suggests someone flipping from side to side, caught between exhaustion and anxiety, unable to settle into peace.
Its singular occurrence highlights the intensity of Job’s suffering. By using this specific term for restlessness, the text emphasizes that his distress is not just emotional but physical, manifesting as an inability to find even basic comfort in sleep.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word nedud paints a vivid picture of physical restlessness, describing the act of tossing and turning when sleep eludes you. In Job 7:4, it captures the deep agitation of someone who is exhausted yet unable to find peace. This rare term reminds us that our struggles are not just emotional but often manifest in our bodies, leaving us unsettled even in the quiet of night.
When you face seasons of anxiety or pain, this word validates your experience. It shows that feeling unsettled is a real and heavy burden, one that Job himself carried. You do not have to pretend everything is fine when it is not. God sees your restlessness and hears your cry for relief.
There is hope in knowing that even the most intense suffering is seen by God. While nedud describes a night of tossing, it does not describe the final word. Your peace may feel distant now, but you are held in a love that surpasses all understanding. Rest is possible, and you are not alone in your search for it.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- restlessness<es>1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- נְדֻדִ֣ים1×
Key Verses
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Job 7:4
When I lie down, I say, ‘When will I arise, and the night be gone?’ I toss and turn until the dawning of the day.
This verse uses nedud to show Job's physical agitation as he waits for dawn, highlighting the intensity of his suffering.