# noble, nobleman, royal official

## Definition:

The term “noble” refers to something that is excellent and of high quality. A “nobleman” is a person who belongs to a high political or social class. A man “of noble birth” is one who was born a nobleman.

* A nobleman was often an officer of the state, a close servant to the king.
* The term “nobleman” could also be translated by, “king’s official” or “government officer.”

## Bible References:

* [2 Chronicles 23:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/23/20)
* [Daniel 4:36](rc://en/tn/help/dan/04/36)
* [Ecclesiastes 10:17](rc://en/tn/help/ecc/10/17)
* [Luke 19:12](rc://en/tn/help/luk/19/12)
* [Psalm 16:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/016/001)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0117, H1419, H2715, H3358, H3513, H5057, H5081, H6440, H6579, H7261, H8282, H8269, G09370, G21040