The meaning of “נָצַח”
Understanding nâtsach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. - properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a sup...
נָצַח
excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. - properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music) - to be permanent 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 23:4 | “Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the Lord; and six thousand were officers and judges:” Word: נָצַח (nâtsach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 34:12 | “And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.” Word: נָצַח (nâtsach) | |
| Ezra 3:9 | “Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.” Word: נָצַח (nâtsach) | |
| Psalms 53:1 | “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.” Word: נָצַח (nâtsach) | |
| Jeremiah 8:5 | “Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.” Word: נָצַח (nâtsach) |
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