The meaning of “נָעַר”
Understanding nâʻar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
shake (off, out, self), overthrow, toss up and down. - to tumble about 1) to shake, shake out or off 1a) (Qal) to shake ...
נָעַר
shake (off, out, self), overthrow, toss up and down. - to tumble about 1) to shake, shake out or off 1a) (Qal) to shake out, show emptiness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shaken 1b2) to shake oneself 1c) (Piel) to shake off or out 1d) (Hithpael) to shake oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 14:27 | “And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.” Word: נָעַר (nâʻar) | |
| Judges 16:20 | “And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him.” Word: נָעַר (nâʻar) | |
| Nehemiah 5:13 | “Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the Lord. And the people did according to this promise.” Word: נָעַר (nâʻar) | |
| Job 38:13 | “That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?” Word: נָעַר (nâʻar) | |
| Psalms 136:15 | “But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Word: נָעַר (nâʻar) |
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