Word Study

The meaning of נְצִיב

Understanding nᵉtsîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5333
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

נְצִיב

Phoneticnets-eeb'
Transliterationnᵉtsîyb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or נְצִב nᵉtsib (nets-eeb'); from נָצַב garrison, officer, pillar. - something stationary, i.e. a prefect, a military post, a statue 1) set over, something placed, pillar, prefect, garrison, post 1a) pillar 1b) prefect, deputy

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 19:26

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

1 Samuel 13:3

And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.

2 Samuel 8:14

And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

1 Kings 4:19

Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.

1 Chronicles 18:13

And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
Genesis1
1 Samuel3
2 Samuel2
1 Kings1
1 Chronicles2
2 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'נְצִיב' deepen your understanding of Genesis 19:26?

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