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NAAM (pleasantness). 1 Ch. 4:15. NAHARAI, NAHARI (chosen of the Lord). 1 Ch.
NAAMAH (pleasant, agreeable). Ge. 4:22. 11:39.
NAAMAN (pleasantness). Commander of the Syrian NAHASH (a serpent, foretelling). 1 Sa. 11:1.
army. Naaman was healed of leprosy (2 Ki. 5:1-27). NAHATH (rest). Ge. 36:13.
Naaman’s cleansing is symbolic of healing from sin. NAHBI (hid by God). Nu. 13:14.
Leprosy is like sin in that it separates (Is. 59:2), maims, NAHOR (white, dry). Ge. 11:22.
and kills (Ro. 6:23). Naaman’s philosophy. 2 Ki. 5:11
says, “I thought...” Like all sinners, Naaman had many NAHSHON (good omen). 1 Ch. 2:10.
wrong ideas about God and salvation. (1) He thought NAHUM (comfort). Na. 1:1.
God would honor his self-esteem (v. 11). (2) He thought NAIN (pleasant). Lk. 7:11.
God would give him a mysterious experience (v. 11). (3) NAIOTH (habitations). 1 Sa. 19:18.
He thought God would accept his own way (v. 12). Man NAKEDNESS. Man was naked before the Fall (Ge.
must come God’s way; there is only one way of 2:25), but after the man and woman sinned their
salvation, the narrow way, the way of faith in Jesus conscience was defiled and God made coats and clothed
Christ (Mt. 7:13-14; Jn. 14:6; Ac. 4:12; 1 Ti. 2:5). them (Ge. 3:7, 10, 11, 21). Ever since, God has
Naaman’s healing. (1) It was according to God’s Word. instructed man to clothe himself because of the
(2) It called for cleansing. Man needs more than sinfulness of his thoughts (Mt. 5:28; 15:19). Nakedness
reformation and self-esteem; the sin problem must be is connected with immorality (Ge. 9:22-23; Ex. 32:5-6,
dealt with. (3) It required faith (v. 10). (4) It was 25; Le. 18:6-19; 20:11-21; Hab. 2:15). Nakedness is
sufficient; it resulted in perfect cleansing (v. 14). [See shameful (Is. 47:3; Eze. 23:18; Re. 3:18). [See Adultery,
Gospel, Leprosy, Type.] Concupiscence, Fornication, Lascivious, Lust, Modesty.]
NAAMITES. The family descended from Naaman, the NAMES OF GOD. [See God, Holy Spirit, Jesus
grandson of Benjamin (Nu. 26:40). Christ.]
NAARAH (wandering, watching). 1 Ch. 4:5. NAOMI (pleasant). Ruth’s mother-in-law (Ru. 1-4).
NAAARAI (my young children, youthful). 1 Ch. She changed her name to Mara, meaning “bitter.” [See
11:37). Boaz, Ruth.]
NAARAN (wandering). 1 Ch. 7:28. NAPHISH, NEPHISH (increase). Ge. 25:15.
NAARATH (wandering). Jos. 16:7. NAPHTALI (my wrestling). Son of Jacob (Ge. 46:24;
NAASHON (lucky omen, enchanter). Ex. 6:23. 49:21). Naphtali’s children became the tribe of Israel
NAASON (prosperous). Mt. 1:4. bearing his name (Nu. 1:43; 26:50; Jos. 19:32-39; Ju.
NABAL (foolish, wicked). The wealthy man who 1:33; 4:6,10; 5:18; 6:35; 7:23; 2 Ki. 15:29; Is. 9:1; Eze.
refused to help David and his men (1 Sa. 25:1-42). 48:3-4).
NABOTH. The man killed by Jezebel because her NAPKIN. Handkerchief; clothe (Lk. 19:20; Jn. 11:44;
husband desired Naboth’s vineyard (1 Ki. 21). 20:7).
NACHON (violent stroke). 2 Sa. 6:6. NARCISSUS (daffodil, surprise). Ro. 16:11.
NATHAN (He has given). A godly prophet who
NACHOR (white, snorer). Jos. 24:2. served in David’s kingdom (2 Sa. 7; 12:1-25; 1 Ki.
NADAB (liberally, spontaneous). The son of Aaron 1:8-53; 1 Ch. 17; 29:29; 2 Ch. 9:29; 29:25).
who was killed by God because he ignored God’s
instructions about worship (Le. 10:1-7). Nadab is a NATHAN MELECH (the king gave). 2 Ki. 23:11.
warning to all who ignore God’s Word and who try to NATHANAEL (gift of God). Jn. 1:47.
approach God in man-made ways. [See Strange Fire.] NATIONS. A word normally used to describe all non-
NAGGE (brightness). Lk. 3:25. Jewish people (Mt. 24:14; 25:32; 28:19). [See Gentile,
NAHALIEL (valley of the oak). Nu. 21:19. Heathen, Idolatry, Pagan, Uncircumcision.]
NAHALLAL, NAHALAL, NAHALOL (often led). Jos. NATURAL. Pertaining to or consonant to nature;
19:15. according to the stated course of things; discoverable by
reason; producing or coming in the ordinary course of
NAHAM (consolation). 1 Ch. 4:19. things; native (Webster) (De. 34:7; Ro. 1:26-31; 11:21;
1 Co. 15:44; 2 Ti. 3:3; Ja. 1:23; 2 Pe. 2:12).

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