The meaning of “נָתַר”
Understanding nâthar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
drive asunder, leap, (let) loose, [idiom] make, move, undo. - to jump, i.e. be violently agitated - causatively, to terr...
נָתַר
drive asunder, leap, (let) loose, [idiom] make, move, undo. - to jump, i.e. be violently agitated - causatively, to terrify, shake off, untie 1) to start up, tremble, shake, spring up 1a) (Qal) to start up 1b) (Piel) to leap 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to start up 2) to loose, let loose, undo, be free, be loose 2a) (Hiphil) 2a1) to unfasten, loosen 2a2) to set free, unbind
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:21 | “Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;” Word: נָתַר (nâthar) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:33 | “God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.” Word: נָתַר (nâthar) | |
| Job 37:1 | “At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.” Word: נָתַר (nâthar) | |
| Psalms 146:7 | “Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:” Word: נָתַר (nâthar) | |
| Isaiah 58:6 | “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” Word: נָתַר (nâthar) |
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