Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נָשַׁב”
Understanding nâshab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(cause to) blow, drive away. - to blow - by implication, to disperse 1) to blow 1a) (Qal) to blow 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to c...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נָשַׁב
Phoneticnaw-shab'
Transliterationnâshab
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(cause to) blow, drive away. - to blow - by implication, to disperse 1) to blow 1a) (Qal) to blow 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to blow 1b2) to disperse, to drive away
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:11 | “And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.” Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab) | |
| Psalms 147:18 | “He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.” Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab) | |
| Isaiah 40:7 | “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.” Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab) |
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