The meaning of “נָשַׂק”
Understanding nâsaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burn, kindle. - to catch fire 1) to kindle, burn 1a) (Niphal) to be kindled 1b) (Hiphil) to make a fire, burn
נָשַׂק
burn, kindle. - to catch fire 1) to kindle, burn 1a) (Niphal) to be kindled 1b) (Hiphil) to make a fire, burn
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 78:21 | “Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;” Word: נָשַׂק (nâsaq) | |
| Isaiah 44:15 | “Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.” Word: נָשַׂק (nâsaq) | |
| Ezekiel 39:9 | “And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years:” Word: נָשַׂק (nâsaq) |
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