The meaning of “נָשָׁה”
Understanding nâshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
forget, deprive, exact. - to forget - figuratively, to neglect - causatively, to remit, remove 1) to forget, deprive 1a)...
נָשָׁה
forget, deprive, exact. - to forget - figuratively, to neglect - causatively, to remit, remove 1) to forget, deprive 1a) (Qal) to forget 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to forget, allow to be forgotten
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:51 | “And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.” Word: נָשָׁה (nâshâh) | |
| Job 39:17 | “Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.” Word: נָשָׁה (nâshâh) | |
| Isaiah 44:21 | “Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.” Word: נָשָׁה (nâshâh) | |
| Jeremiah 23:39 | “Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and cast you out of my presence:” Word: נָשָׁה (nâshâh) | |
| Lamentations 3:17 | “And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.” Word: נָשָׁה (nâshâh) |
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