KJV Word Help Library – Letter N

KJV Words Beginning With N

This section of the KJV Word Help Library focuses on words that begin with the letter [N]. Each word includes modern synonyms, a simple sentence to explain its meaning, and Bible verses that show how the word is used in Scripture. These definitions are designed to help you read the King James Bible with clarity and understanding, no matter your level of familiarity with older English.

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LETTER N

1. Nakedness

Definition/Synonyms:
— uncovered, exposed, vulnerable
Simple Meaning: Without covering or protection; open and exposed.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 3:7; Hebrews 4:13)

2. Naught / Nought

Definition/Synonyms:
— nothing, worthless, ruined, brought to nothing
Simple Meaning: Something that has no value or has been reduced to nothing.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 40:17; 1 Corinthians 1:28)

3. Neglect

Definition/Synonyms:
— disregard, overlook, ignore, fail to care for
Simple Meaning: Not giving proper attention to something important.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 2:3; Proverbs 24:30–31)

4. Neshama (breath/spirit)

Definition/Synonyms:
— breath, spirit, life, inspiration
Simple Meaning: The breath of life given by God.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 2:7; Job 32:8)

5. Net (figurative use)

Definition/Synonyms:
— trap, snare, entanglement
Simple Meaning: Something that traps or catches someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 25:15; Proverbs 29:6)

6. Nether

Definition/Synonyms:
— lower, bottom, beneath, underpart
Simple Meaning: Something located at the bottom or lower part.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 24:6; Exodus 19:17)

7. Nigh

Definition/Synonyms:
— near, close, approaching, at hand
Simple Meaning: Very close or nearby.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 34:18; James 4:8)

8. Nighing (draw nigh)

Definition/Synonyms:
— approaching, coming near, drawing close
Simple Meaning: Moving closer to God.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 73:28)

9. Noised

Definition/Synonyms:
— reported, spread abroad, made known, published
Simple Meaning: News about something spreading quickly.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 2:1; Matthew 9:26)

10. Noisome

Definition/Synonyms:
— harmful, destructive, dangerous, deadly
Simple Meaning: Something that causes harm or danger.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 91:3; Ezekiel 14:21)

11. Nought (to bring to nought)

Definition/Synonyms:
— to destroy, cancel, make of no effect
Simple Meaning: To make something useless or powerless.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 2:6)

12. Noughtiness / Naughtiness

Definition/Synonyms:
— wickedness, evil, corruption
Simple Meaning: Wrong or sinful behavior.
Verse Reference(s): (James 1:21; Proverbs 11:6)

13. Numbed (spiritually hardened)

Definition/Synonyms:
— hardened, insensitive, unfeeling
Simple Meaning: Unable to feel spiritually because the heart is hardened.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 4:18–19; Hebrews 3:13)

14. Nurse (Biblical sense)

Definition/Synonyms:
— to care for, tend, nourish, comfort
Simple Meaning: To care for someone gently and faithfully.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 66:12–13; 1 Thessalonians 2:7)

15. Nurture

Definition/Synonyms:
— training, instruction, discipline, guidance
Simple Meaning: Teaching or guiding someone with care.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:9–10)