The meaning of “נֵצֶר”
Understanding nêtser reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
branch. - a shoot - figuratively, a descendant 1) sprout, shoot, branch (always fig.)
נֵצֶר
branch. - a shoot - figuratively, a descendant 1) sprout, shoot, branch (always fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 11:1 | “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:” Word: נֵצֶר (nêtser) | |
| Isaiah 14:19 | “But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet.” Word: נֵצֶר (nêtser) | |
| Isaiah 60:21 | “Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.” Word: נֵצֶר (nêtser) | |
| Daniel 11:7 | “But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:” Word: נֵצֶר (nêtser) |
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