The meaning of “נָשַׁת”
Understanding nâshath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fail. - properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up 1) to be dry, be parched 1a) (Qal) to be dry, be parched...
נָשַׁת
fail. - properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up 1) to be dry, be parched 1a) (Qal) to be dry, be parched 1b) (Niphal) to be dried up
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 19:5 | “And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and dried up.” Word: נָשַׁת (nâshath) | |
| Isaiah 41:17 | “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.” Word: נָשַׁת (nâshath) | |
| Jeremiah 51:30 | “The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.” Word: נָשַׁת (nâshath) |
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