נִיד (nid)
nid
solace
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 nid describes the physical quivering or trembling of the lips. It appears only once in the entire Old Testament, found in Job 16:5. In this context, Job uses the word to depict his own facial expression while listening to his friends’ harsh accusations.
Lexical sources define it specifically as a motion of the lips, suggesting a reaction of shock, grief, or suppressed emotion rather than speech itself. By focusing on this minute physical detail, the text conveys the intensity of Job’s distress without needing to describe his internal state explicitly.
This rare term highlights how biblical language often uses concrete bodily signs to communicate deep psychological pain. The image of trembling lips serves as a silent testimony to suffering that words cannot fully capture, anchoring Job’s spiritual anguish in a visible, human reality.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we face deep sorrow, words often fail us. In Job 16:5, the Hebrew word nid describes the trembling of the lips—a physical sign of grief that speaks louder than speech. It reminds us that our pain is visible and real, even when we cannot find the right things to say.
This rare term shows God understands our silence. He sees the quivering mouth and the heavy heart behind it. You do not need to perform happiness or hide your distress. Your trembling lips are seen, known, and held by a God who cares for every detail of your suffering.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ [the] condolence of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/נִ֖יד1×
Key Verses
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Job 16:5
but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.
This verse uses nid to describe the physical act of speaking comfort, showing that even in grief, the desire to soothe others remains a tangible expression of love.