The meaning of “נָטַר”
Understanding nâṭar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve. - to guard - figuratively, to cherish (anger) 1) to keep, keep guard, reserve, maintain...
נָטַר
bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve. - to guard - figuratively, to cherish (anger) 1) to keep, keep guard, reserve, maintain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, maintain 1a2) to keep, guard
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:18 | “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.” Word: נָטַר (nâṭar) | |
| Psalms 103:9 | “He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.” Word: נָטַר (nâṭar) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:11 | “Solomon had a vineyard at Baal–hamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver.” Word: נָטַר (nâṭar) | |
| Jeremiah 3:12 | “Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever.” Word: נָטַר (nâṭar) | |
| Nahum 1:2 | “God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.” Word: נָטַר (nâṭar) |