Metaphysical meaning of Nod (mbd)
Nod, nod (Heb.)--staggering with fear; agitated with apprehension; raving with fright; wandering with uncertainty; agitated flight; banishment; exile.
The land on the east of Eden, or in front of Eden, where Cain went out from the presence of Jehovah and dwelt, after he had killed Abel (Gen. 4:16).
Meta. After any positive action of the mind there is always an apparent negative reaction. The "land of Nod," as we know it today, is the condition called sleep. Thus Nod, meaning agitated flight, wandering with uncertainty, suggests the seemingly unguided activity of man's subconscious phase of mind during periods of sleep, or relaxation, or apparently negative reactions. The fundamental idea in Nod is that of uncertainty of mind, bewilderment.
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Preceding Entry: Nobah
Following Entry: Nodab
