The meaning of “נָשַׂג”
Understanding nâsag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) ta...
נָשַׂג
ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon). - to reach (literally or figuratively) 1) to reach, overtake, take hold upon 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to overtake 1a2) to reach, attain to, cause to reach 1a3) to be able to secure, reach, have enough
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:6 | “And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words.” Word: נָשַׂג (nâsag) | |
| Numbers 6:21 | “This is the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, and of his offering unto the Lord for his separation, beside that that his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation.” Word: נָשַׂג (nâsag) | |
| 1 Samuel 30:8 | “And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.” Word: נָשַׂג (nâsag) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:12 | “Either three years’ famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the Lord, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the Lord destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.” Word: נָשַׂג (nâsag) | |
| Proverbs 2:19 | “None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.” Word: נָשַׂג (nâsag) |
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