Drive | נָדַד (nadad) | Verb

Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English word ‘drive’ is multifaceted, evoking images of steering, propelling, or pushing forward. Its Old English roots lie in ‘drīfan’, implying a forceful or directed movement. In the Biblical context, ‘drive’ primarily translates from the Hebrew verb נָדַד (nadad), meaning to flee, retreat, or wander aimlessly. Notably, the semantic range […]