The meaning of “נָצַר”

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

H5341

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

נָצַר

Phoneticnaw-tsar'

Transliterationnâtsar

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). - to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.) 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

61 total references

Reference	Text
Exodus 34:7	“Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.”
2 Kings 18:8	“He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.”
Psalms 119:22	“Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.”
Isaiah 48:6	“Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them.”
Ezekiel 6:12	“He that is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he that is near shall fall by the sword; and he that remaineth and is besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my fury upon them.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

61x

Most Frequent Book

Psalms

Book Distribution

Exodus1

Deuteronomy2

2 Kings2

Job2

Psalms24

Proverbs18

Isaiah8

Jeremiah2

Ezekiel1

Nahum1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'נָצַר' deepen your understanding of Exodus 34:7?

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