Nevi'im

noun

Ne·​vi'·​im ˌne-vē-ˈēm How to pronounce Nevi'im (audio)
nə-ˈvē-əm
: the second part of the Jewish Scriptures which contains the writings of the prophets

called also Prophets

see Bible Table

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nevi'im was in 1828

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“Nevi'im.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nevi%27im. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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