# noble ## Related Ideas: nobility, nobleman ## Definition: The term "noble" describes someone or something that is excellent or of high quality. * A "nobleman" or a "noble" is a person who belongs to a high political or social class. A nobleman was often an officer of the state, a close servant to the king. * The "nobility" refers to the people who belong to a high political or social class. * A man "of noble birth" is one who was born a nobleman. Translation Suggestion * 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 04:36](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 016:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/016/001) ## Word Data: * Strong's: H117, H193, H1419, H2715, H3358, H3513, H5081, H6440, H6579, H7261, H8282, H8269, G937, G2104 ## Forms Found in the English ULB: nobility, noble, nobleman, noblemen, nobles