The meaning of “נָצָה”
Understanding nâtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be laid waste, runinous, strive (together). - properly, to go forth, i.e. (by implication) to be expelled, and (conseque...
נָצָה
be laid waste, runinous, strive (together). - properly, to go forth, i.e. (by implication) to be expelled, and (consequently) desolate - causatively, to lay waste - also (specifically), to quarrel 1) (Qal) to fly 2) to struggle 2a) (Niphal) to struggle 2b) (Hiphil) to struggle 3) to strip off, make desolate, fall in ruins 3a) (Qal) to fall in ruins 3b) (Niphal) desolated, ruined heaps (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 21:22 | “If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.” Word: נָצָה (nâtsâh) | |
| Leviticus 24:10 | “And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian, went out among the children of Israel: and this son of the Israelitish woman and a man of Israel strove together in the camp;” Word: נָצָה (nâtsâh) | |
| Numbers 26:9 | “And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the Lord:” Word: נָצָה (nâtsâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 25:11 | “When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:” Word: נָצָה (nâtsâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:6 | “And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.” Word: נָצָה (nâtsâh) |
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