The meaning of “נָצַר”
Understanding nâtsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). - to guard, in a good s...
נָצַר
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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: נָצַר (nâtsar) | |
| 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.” Word: נָצַר (nâtsar) | |
| Psalms 119:22 | “Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.” Word: נָצַר (nâtsar) | |
| 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.” Word: נָצַר (nâtsar) | |
| 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.” Word: נָצַר (nâtsar) |
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