Peace and strength to all! Ancient tribes of America and Africa were spiritual people and the names assigned to therefore the names of the land should be spiritual. Let’s explore the words Niger as in Acts 13:1.
In Acts 13:1 the writer identifies one of the prophets and teachers as Simeon the Niger but is it pronounced Neegar and was this word Niger created by Europe or is it an ancient word of the Pharoahs? Let’s explore Acts 13:1, the definition and pronunciation of the word Niger. The writer identifies the people mentioned in Acts 13: 1 as prophets and teachers and provides the names of the region but calls Simeon the Niger.
Acts 13:1 in the Greek the word Niger is , The Luther bible uses the word Niger, the Orhtodox Jewish Bible uses the word Niger, Latin Vulgata Vocabatur Niger, the somalie is using the word Odhan jiray Niger, The Yoruaba uses N pe ni Nigeri, the Maori huaina ne ko Nikera, jota kutsuttiin Nigeriksi, hub
According to David Adamo, Ph.D. “The word Niger occurs only once in the New Testament, namely in Acts 13:1. Adamo argues that Niger is a Latin word, which means ‘black.’ In the New Testament, the words Ethiopia and Niger were used as the equivalent of the Old Testament word Cush. The Hebrew word, Cush, in the Old Testament means black, and in the Septuagint it was translated Ethiopia, and that also means black. Roman literature described swarthy, or dark-skinned people as Niger among the various terms employed. The people in this category are Africans, including the Egyptians, Libyans, Moors, some Indians and certain persons of mixed parentage with black and white.
In Latin, the adjective most frequently used for the Ethiopians who are of black skinned is Niger as equivalence of Ethiopia,” according to Adamo (p. “The legendary Ethiopian king called Memnon (600 BCE) who fought in the Trojan War of Troy was referred to sometimes as Memnon aethiops, and other times as Memnon Niger” (Adamo, p. “In the New Testament, the Greek word Niger was transliterated “Niger” respectively by The King James Version. The Revised Standard Version, The American Standard Version, the New International, and Jerusalem Bible Versions also translated it “Niger.” The Good News Bible, The New American Standard Version, The Living Bible and the New Living Translation, translated it “the black person.” This is highly commendable” (Adamo, p.
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The Biblical “N” word Provides, Proof Positive that God loves persons of African Descent and He included us in His plan of redemption. “Simeon who was called Niger” was a prophet, teacher, and leader in the church at Antioch. The church at Antioch was the first Gentile congregation in history. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch (Acts 11:26). Luke found it necessary to place it in the inerrant, infallible, and eternal word of God that two men of African descent were leaders in the early church.
“Lucius of Cyrene” was also mentioned by name and country of origin. Cyrene was located in North Africa.
According to J.A. Rogers, a distinguished Black scholar, the term “Negro” is a derivative of the word “Niger,” and simply means “black.” Rogers further maintains that contrary to popular scholarly opinion, the word Niger was not originally a Latin or European term, but an African term originating from a native African language. There is a Niger River in Africa and countries called Niger and Nigeria. Adewunni Williams, a native Nigerian that I’m acquainted with reports that in his native Nigerian tongue, the word “Inago” is somewhat similar in spelling and sound to the word “Negro,” and is identical in meaning-“Black Man.” According to Rogers, there was nothing inherently negative with reference to Black people within the etymology or original usage of the words “Niger” or “Negro.” The Europeans borrowed these terms from Africans.
There is absolutely no etymological connection between the African words “Niger” and “Negro” and the English words “niggard” or “nigger.” Unfortunately, these words have been misconstrued and mis-pronounced. The Ethiopians and the Egyptians used the word “Negus” to refer to kings and royalty. The English words “niggard” and “nigger” have absolutely nothing to do with race.
Ancient tribes of America and Africa were spiritual people and the names assigned to therefore the names of the land should be spiritual. Is the definition of the word black? I say No! I say the word Niger and Negro have spiritual meaning. I was told that the word Niger is defined as black but consider the Niger River, a water way in West Africa, as well as the the Niagara falls in New York and Canada. Both lands are homes of the the first tribes of the world.
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This word Niger includes the letter G which replaced the letter K but the letter K is a translation of they symbol that looked like an H and it defines spirit. Therefore the letter G in Niger is a k sound.
The word Niger is also associated to a river located in what was called Negro land, formally located in what is now, West Africa. The word Niger and Negro minus the vows, both include the letters NGR.
We can also see the letters NGR in the names of the some waters falls in America and Canada; Niagra. This name gives the African American tribes ties to those landmarks and names of the first native tribes in America as well Native West Africa. Keep in mind vowels were added to ancient words by Europeans and the rulers of the Mediterranean, this is evidence that these two water ways have the same ancient symbols and spiritual significance as Negro and Niger. When you do your own research you will see that the letter G is a European letter translated from the K symbol, the words we know as Negro and Niger become Nakara or NKR.
I will never abandon or reject the name Negro because I believe its origin is rooted in the first recorded civilization of the ancient world. The name Niger (Neger) and Negro should be spiritual just like the people who carried the name and can be tied to the biblical ancestor Noah who survived the flood and rain. Noah pronounced Noak in Hebrew scripts. The Negro, Niger, Niagra can be translated into NGR, NG, Nka or Nakara, Naga or Nagi, the Naha, the Nico are all variations of Naka.
Based on this information does the word Niger in Acts 13:1 define black man or does it mean something life giving and refreshing? Do your own research and you will find that many of the rivers of the world include NG or NGR. The symbols of NG also ancient water spirit named NK or NG spelled Enki. Noah was told to be fruitful and multiply hit seems to me that his people repopulate and migrated into America and Asia? Look at a map and places that include the ancient symbols NG or NK.
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If Niger is pronounced Neegar than it is related to the name African American of the diaspora were called by the European invaders and the origins of the word were changed from tribal identification to a derogatory term. Niger is associated to purification, refreshment and anything else that water represents, the Ra could be enlightenment, it is life giving just like the prophets and teachers listed in Acts 13:1 it is not a color it is spiritual.
Because the k sound is also the symbol g words such Nikolas could also be spelled as Nigolas same (I) sound as in Niger! This inform is subject to change please do your own research and check back for of the names represent rivers and falls and were assigned by ancient people not Europeans! Keep in mind there were no vowels in the ancient world this means these two water ways have the same ancient symbols.
The word “Niger” has absolutely no etymological or social relationship to the “N” word that’s commonly used today. Yet, in a Bible study class that I was conducting recently, I discovered that several persons viewed the biblical Acts 13:1 “N” word, as synonymous with the controversial “N” word. Therefore, I felt inspired to write this article on the “N” word in the Bible, and to clarify and distinguish between these two unrelated terms. Furthermore, I want to discuss the word “Negro,” a derivative of the word “Niger” and its non-association with the controversial “N” word.
So what is the proper name designation for persons of African descent here in America? In the final analysis, each person must decide for himself or herself. One must choose the term that is least offensive to his or her sensibilities. There is a context in which I proudly answer to all of these terms (African-American, Black and Negro). Psychologically and emotionally, I am extremely proud of my African descent. Nationally and culturally, I am proud to be an American.
The word “Black” etymologically and ethnically connects me with the ancient Cushites (Ethiopians), Sumerians (Blackheads) and Hamites (Egyptians), who were the prominent people of ancient history. I also proudly answer to the term “Negro.” Why? Because I understand the historicity and etymology of the term. The appellation Negro (Niger) encompasses my African roots and biblical roots (Acts 13:1) and ethnologically links me with dark-skinned persons throughout the globe who do not necessarily trace their roots back to Africa.
Finally, if the word Negro was good enough for Dr. WE.B. Du Bois, the first Black to graduate with a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University; and the word Negro was good enough for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who used the term often and proudly; and if the word Niger or Negro was good enough for the pages of Scripture (Acts 13:1), then the word Negro is good enough for me. Historically and ethnically, I am proud to be a Negro. However, I repeat: There is a context in which I proudly answer to all of these terms.
The biblical “N” word provides positive proof that persons of African descent were committed to the triune God, before Mohammed and Islam had come into existence. The “N” word in history was an English term that originally had absolutely nothing to do with one’s race, but with one’s attitude and disposition-regardless of race. This word was transformed into a racial insult directed toward Black people. It is now time that all people, including, Blacks of all ages, in all context consider the disallowance and non-use of this word. Now that society is integrated in ways that it was not when this word was a popular closeted term, we must accept the fact that there cannot be a word that is off limits to one set of people, but can be used by another and they are all together at the same place.
The time has come to have a funeral and bury the English “N” word while maintaining the Biblical “N” word.
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Here’s a table summarizing the different interpretations and usages of the terms:
| Term | Origin | Meaning | Context | Controversial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger (Acts 13:1) | Latin/African | Black | Biblical, historical | No (historically) |
| Negro | Derivative of Niger | Black | Historical, cultural | Potentially, depending on context |
| "N-word" | English | Racial slur | Derogatory | Yes |
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