The meaning of “נָזִיד”
Understanding nâzîyd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
pottage. - something boiled, i.e. soup 1) boiled food, soup, pottage, thing sodden or boiled
נָזִיד
pottage. - something boiled, i.e. soup 1) boiled food, soup, pottage, thing sodden or boiled
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:34 | “Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. ” Word: נָזִיד (nâzîyd) | |
| 2 Kings 4:39 | “And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not.” Word: נָזִיד (nâzîyd) | |
| Haggai 2:12 | “If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No.” Word: נָזִיד (nâzîyd) |