The meaning of “נָתַח”
Understanding nâthach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cut (in pieces), divide, hew in pieces. - to dismember 1) to cut, cut up, cut in pieces, divide 1a) (Piel) to cut up, cu...
נָתַח
cut (in pieces), divide, hew in pieces. - to dismember 1) to cut, cut up, cut in pieces, divide 1a) (Piel) to cut up, cut in pieces, divide by joints
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:17 | “And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put them unto his pieces, and unto his head.” Word: נָתַח (nâthach) | |
| Leviticus 1:12 | “And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:” Word: נָתַח (nâthach) | |
| Judges 20:6 | “And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.” Word: נָתַח (nâthach) | |
| 1 Samuel 11:7 | “And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.” Word: נָתַח (nâthach) | |
| 1 Kings 18:33 | “And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.” Word: נָתַח (nâthach) |
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