The meaning of “נָסַג”
Understanding nâçag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
departing away, remove, take (hold), turn away. - to retreat 1) to move away, backslide, move, go, turn back 1a) (Qal) t...
נָסַג
departing away, remove, take (hold), turn away. - to retreat 1) to move away, backslide, move, go, turn back 1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to displace, move back 1b2) to remove, carry away 1d) (Hophal) to be driven back, be moved back
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 27:17 | “Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.” Word: נָסַג (nâçag) | |
| Proverbs 23:10 | “Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:” Word: נָסַג (nâçag) | |
| Isaiah 59:14 | “And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.” Word: נָסַג (nâçag) | |
| Hosea 5:10 | “The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.” Word: נָסַג (nâçag) | |
| Micah 6:14 | “Thou shalt eat, but not be satisfied; and thy casting down shall be in the midst of thee; and thou shalt take hold, but shalt not deliver; and that which thou deliverest will I give up to the sword.” Word: נָסַג (nâçag) |