| nard | Very expensive oil from the root of the nard plant. It was used as a perfume. |
| Nazirite | A person who has made a special vow of dedication to God. This name is from the Hebrew word meaning “to separate” or “to consecrate” and refers to the promise Nazirites made to separate themselves from others and dedicate themselves to God by following certain requirements. See Num. 6:1-21. |
| Negev | The desert area in the southern part of Judah. |
| Nephilim | A kind of superhuman race that appeared before the flood. Sometimes translated “giants,” the name might come from a Hebrew word meaning “people who have fallen.” Later, the Nephilim were a famous family whose men were tall and powerful fighters. See Gen. 6:2-4; Num. 13:32-33. |
| new agreement | The “better agreement” that God has given to his people through Jesus Christ. See “agreement.” |
| New Moon | The first day of the month for Israelites or Jews, which they celebrated as a special day of rest and worship. The people met together and shared in the fellowship offerings like those described in Lev. 7:16-21. |
| night | A symbol for the kinds of things that describe Satan’s kingdom, such as sin and evil. |
| Nisan | See “Abib.” |
