The meaning of “זָנַח”
Understanding zânach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cast away (off), remove far away (off). - reject, forsake, fail 1) to cast off, reject, spurn 1a) (Qal) to reject 1b) (H...
זָנַח
cast away (off), remove far away (off). - reject, forsake, fail 1) to cast off, reject, spurn 1a) (Qal) to reject 1b) (Hiphil) to forcefully reject someone 2) to stink, emit stench, become odious 2a) (Hiphil) stink (perfect)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 28:9 | “And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.” Word: זָנַח (zânach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:19 | “Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign did cast away in his transgression, have we prepared and sanctified, and, behold, they are before the altar of the Lord.” Word: זָנַח (zânach) | |
| Psalms 74:1 | “O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?” Word: זָנַח (zânach) | |
| Isaiah 19:6 | “And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.” Word: זָנַח (zânach) | |
| Lamentations 3:17 | “And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.” Word: זָנַח (zânach) |
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