The Hebrew verb navah has two senses: (1) to dwell, to abide, to rest in a habitation, and (2) to be beautiful, comely, or fitting. The connection between these meanings lies in the idea of being at home — settled, proper, and adorned. A place made beautiful is a place fit for dwelling.
In the Song of Moses (Exodus 15), navah appears in the context of God preparing a dwelling place for Himself among His people. The verb links the concepts of divine habitation and beauty — where God dwells is inherently beautiful and glorious. This foreshadows the tabernacle and temple as places of both God's residence and splendor.